Formal & Mobile Money Borrowing Statistics in Belize (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 18.9% of adults in Belize borrowed from a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account, per World Bank Global Findex. Essentially no change from 18.9% in 2014 to 18.9% in 2024. Belize ranks #9 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #67 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 18.9% (2024)
- Formal & Mobile Money Borrowing in Belize as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2014
- 0 pp (2024)
- Essentially no change from 18.9% in 2014 to 18.9% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 18.9% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Belize.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #9 of 20 (2024)
- Belize ranks 9 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #67 of 142 (2024)
- Belize ranks 67 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 19.8% (2024)
- Belize (18.9%) is below the average of 19.8% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Borrowed from a formal bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2024)
- 18.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- 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 | 18.9% | +0.0 pp |
| 2014 | 18.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Belize borrowed from a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
18.9% of adults in Belize borrowed from a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the formal & mobile money borrowing data for Belize?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Belize.
Where does the formal & mobile money borrowing data for Belize come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin22a.22a1.22g.d). The latest observation for Belize is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal & mobile money borrowing in Belize changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 18.9% in 2014 to 18.9% in 2024.
How does Belize compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Belize ranks 9 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 18.9% versus a regional average of 19.8% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin22a.22a1.22g.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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