Total population (in thousands) in Belize
Belize: Total population (in thousands) was 422.92 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
422.92
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
25th
of 36 countries
All-time high
422.92
in 2025
All-time low
69.07
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total population in Belize, 1950–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population in Belize is 422.92, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Belize peaked at 422.92 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 69.07, in 1950.
Belize ranks 25th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (in thousands) in Belize, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 69.07 | — |
| 1951 | 71.12 | +3.0% |
| 1952 | 73.34 | +3.1% |
| 1953 | 75.51 | +3.0% |
| 1954 | 77.67 | +2.9% |
| 1955 | 79.86 | +2.8% |
| 1956 | 82.07 | +2.8% |
| 1957 | 84.34 | +2.8% |
| 1958 | 86.66 | +2.7% |
| 1959 | 88.99 | +2.7% |
| 1960 | 91.32 | +2.6% |
| 1961 | 93.63 | +2.5% |
| 1962 | 96.04 | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 98.7 | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 101.6 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 104.68 | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 107.91 | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 111.27 | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 114.71 | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 118.04 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 120.74 | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 122.81 | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 124.68 | +1.5% |
| 1973 | 126.44 | +1.4% |
| 1974 | 128.19 | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 130.39 | +1.7% |
| 1976 | 133.1 | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 135.89 | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 138.71 | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 141.68 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 145.06 | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 148.79 | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 152.55 | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 156.3 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 160.04 | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 163.8 | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 167.55 | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 171.34 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 175.18 | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 179.11 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 183.08 | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 187.04 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 190.98 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 194.9 | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 199.1 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 204.15 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 210.31 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 217.45 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 225.17 | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 233.06 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 240.8 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 248.38 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 256.01 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 263.78 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 271.69 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 279.73 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 287.88 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 296.1 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 304.36 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 312.61 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 320.25 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 327.3 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 334.41 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 341.63 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 348.92 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 356.33 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 364.7 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 373.2 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 380.23 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 385.83 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 390.81 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 395.35 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 402.73 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 411.11 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 417.07 | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 422.92 | +1.4% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 422.92 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,759, 7% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Belize's 422.92 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,975, 5% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 78.86 | 69.07 | 88.99 | 10 |
| 1960s | 103.79 | 91.32 | 118.04 | 10 |
| 1970s | 130.26 | 120.74 | 141.68 | 10 |
| 1980s | 161.97 | 145.06 | 179.11 | 10 |
| 1990s | 204.52 | 183.08 | 233.06 | 10 |
| 2000s | 276.13 | 240.8 | 312.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 353.28 | 320.25 | 385.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 406.67 | 390.81 | 422.92 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belize
More population data for Belize
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7058 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0228 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7058 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2549 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 538.84 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.23 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.713 (2100)
- Population density 19.61 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 17,603 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Belize?
- Total population in Belize was 422.92 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 422.92 in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.07 in 1950.
- How does Belize rank for total population?
- Belize ranks 25th out of 36 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population (in thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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