Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Belize (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 44.6% of adults in Belize owned a debit card, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 24% in 2014 to 44.6% in 2024 (+20.6 percentage points). Belize ranks #11 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #78 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 44.6% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Belize as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2014
- +20.6 pp (2024)
- Up from 24% in 2014 to 44.6% in 2024 (+20.6 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 44.6% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Belize.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #11 of 21 (2024)
- Belize ranks 11 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #78 of 145 (2024)
- Belize ranks 78 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 45.6% (2024)
- Belize (44.6%) is below the average of 45.6% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 40.1% (2024)
- Value for women in Belize, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 49.5% (2024)
- Value for men in Belize, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −9.4 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 40.1% for women and 49.5% for men — 9.4 percentage points lower among women.
- 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 | 44.6% | +20.6 pp |
| 2014 | 24% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Belize owned a debit card?
44.6% of adults in Belize owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has debit card ownership in Belize changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 24% in 2014 to 44.6% in 2024.
How does Belize compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Belize ranks 11 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 44.6% versus a regional average of 45.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Belize rank globally on debit card ownership?
Belize ranks 78 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
fin2.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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