Remittance Inflows Statistics in Belize (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances received in Belize came to $154.1 million in 2024. Up from $149.6 million in 2023 to $154.1 million in 2024. Belize ranks #22 of 34 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #143 of 179 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $154.1 million (2024)
- Remittance Inflows in Belize as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +3.1% (2024)
- Up from $149.6 million in 2023 to $154.1 million in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +6.4% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $18.5 million in 1990 to $154.1 million in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $18.5 million (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $18.5 million in 1990 to $154.1 million in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $154.1 million (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Belize.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #22 of 34 (2024)
- Belize ranks 22 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #143 of 179 (2024)
- Belize ranks 143 of 179 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- $4.9 billion (2024)
- Belize ($154.1 million) is below the average of $4.9 billion across the 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $179.6 million (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 8%); not an official figure.
- Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2024)
- 4.8% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 16.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Belize (2024)
- 80% (2024)
- 80% of the population in Belize used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 417,072 (2024)
- Belize had a population of 417,072 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 154.1M | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 149.6M | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 142.4M | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 135.4M | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 120.7M | +24.7% |
| 2019 | 96.8M | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 92.5M | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 90.2M | −6.7% |
| 2016 | 96.7M | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 84.7M | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 80.3M | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 74.4M | −2.0% |
| 2012 | 75.9M | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 75.3M | −3.6% |
| 2010 | 78.1M | −0.6% |
| 2009 | 78.6M | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 76.5M | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 73.1M | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 63.8M | +42.8% |
| 2005 | 44.7M | +32.8% |
| 2004 | 33.7M | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 32.2M | +19.8% |
| 2002 | 26.8M | −5.5% |
| 2001 | 28.4M | +14.2% |
| 2000 | 24.9M | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 24.4M | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 23.4M | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 22.7M | +31.6% |
| 1996 | 17.3M | +24.1% |
| 1995 | 13.9M | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 13M | −21.4% |
| 1993 | 16.5M | −16.5% |
| 1992 | 19.8M | +26.6% |
| 1991 | 15.6M | −15.4% |
| 1990 | 18.5M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in Belize?
Personal remittances received in Belize stood at $154.1 million in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Belize compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Belize ranks 22 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with $154.1 million versus a regional average of $4.9 billion (latest values per country).
Where does Belize rank globally on remittance inflows?
Belize ranks 143 of 179 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could remittance inflows in Belize look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at $179.6 million in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 8%); not an official figure.
How recent is the remittance inflows data for Belize?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Belize.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, 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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