Share of the population living in cities in Belize
Belize: Share of the population living in cities was 18.53 in 2020. β Volatile
Latest (2020)
18.53
World rank
174th
of 229 countries
All-time high
20.26
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 1950
Years of data
15
1950β2020
Share of the population living in cities in Belize, 1950β2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population living in cities in Belize is 18.53, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population living in cities in Belize peaked at 20.26 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1950.
That places Belize 174th out of 229 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.85 | 0 | 19.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 20.17 | 20.07 | 20.26 | 2 |
| 2020s | 18.53 | 18.53 | 18.53 | 1 |
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More population data for Belize
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.713 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 17,603 (2100)
- Population density 19.61 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.713 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.23 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 538.84 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.23 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.02 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 286 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population living in cities in Belize?
- Share of the population living in cities in Belize was 18.53 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population living in cities recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 20.26 in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of the population living in cities recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1950.
- How does Belize rank for share of the population living in cities?
- Belize ranks 174th out of 229 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of the population living in cities rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population living in cities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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