BLZ · Latin America & Caribbean / Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
Total Population
0.42 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
73.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 417,072 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.44 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 18.0 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 18.05 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 4.96 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 2.02 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 73.7 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 10.8 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 87.9 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 41.8 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Belizean Creole
Official
English
Official
Spanish
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
40.1%
Protestant
31.5%
None
15.5%
Other
10.5%
Jehovah's Witness
1.7%
Unspecified
0.6%