Remittance Outflows Statistics in Belize (2026)
Belize recorded personal remittances paid of $47.2 million in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from $40.7 million in 2023 to $47.2 million in 2024. Belize ranks #28 of 34 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #154 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $47.2 million (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Belize as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +16% (2024)
- Up from $40.7 million in 2023 to $47.2 million in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +5.7% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $7.2 million in 1990 to $47.2 million in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $7.2 million (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $7.2 million in 1990 to $47.2 million in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $47.2 million (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Belize.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #28 of 34 (2024)
- Belize ranks 28 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #154 of 181 (2024)
- Belize ranks 154 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- $372.8 million (2024)
- Belize ($47.2 million) is below the average of $372.8 million across the 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $47.7 million (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 0.5%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 16.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Belize (2024)
- 80% (2024)
- 80% of the population in Belize used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 417,072 (2024)
- Belize had a population of 417,072 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.2M | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 40.7M | −1.6% |
| 2022 | 41.4M | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 41.7M | −1.7% |
| 2020 | 42.4M | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 41.9M | −2.6% |
| 2018 | 43M | −5.8% |
| 2017 | 45.6M | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 45.2M | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 41.2M | +23.7% |
| 2014 | 33.3M | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 31.5M | +19.7% |
| 2012 | 26.3M | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 23.5M | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 22M | −2.3% |
| 2009 | 22.5M | −19.5% |
| 2008 | 28M | +30.4% |
| 2007 | 21.5M | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 20.6M | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 19.3M | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 18M | −8.8% |
| 2003 | 19.7M | +18.6% |
| 2002 | 16.7M | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 16M | +149.1% |
| 2000 | 6.4M | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 6M | −13.4% |
| 1998 | 6.9M | −8.6% |
| 1997 | 7.5M | +9.8% |
| 1996 | 6.9M | −0.1% |
| 1995 | 6.9M | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 6.6M | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 6M | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 6M | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 5.7M | −20.3% |
| 1990 | 7.2M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Belize?
Personal remittances paid in Belize stood at $47.2 million in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the remittance outflows 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.
Where does the remittance outflows data for Belize come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Belize is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance outflows in Belize changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $7.2 million in 1990 to $47.2 million in 2024.
How does Belize compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Belize ranks 28 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with $47.2 million versus a regional average of $372.8 million (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BM.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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