Account Ownership Statistics in Belize (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 68% of adults in Belize had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 48.2% in 2014 to 68% in 2024 (+19.8 percentage points). Belize ranks #9 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #81 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 68% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Belize as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2014
- +19.8 pp (2024)
- Up from 48.2% in 2014 to 68% in 2024 (+19.8 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 68% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Belize.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #9 of 21 (2024)
- Belize ranks 9 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #81 of 145 (2024)
- Belize ranks 81 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 63.3% (2024)
- Belize (68%) is above the average of 63.3% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 65.2% (2024)
- Value for women in Belize, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 71.1% (2024)
- Value for men in Belize, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −5.9 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 65.2% for women and 71.1% for men — 5.9 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 66.7% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Belize in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −1.3 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (66.7%) are 1.3 percentage points below the national figure (68%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 63.8% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Belize in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −4.2 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (63.8%) are 4.2 percentage points below the national figure (68%).
- Internet use in Belize (2024)
- 80% (2024)
- 80% of the population in Belize used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 417,072 (2024)
- Belize had a population of 417,072 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68% | +19.8 pp |
| 2014 | 48.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Belize had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
68% of adults in Belize had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has account ownership in Belize changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 48.2% in 2014 to 68% in 2024.
How does Belize compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Belize ranks 9 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 68% versus a regional average of 63.3% (latest values per country).
Where does Belize rank globally on account ownership?
Belize ranks 81 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
account.t.d, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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