Statistical Institute of Belize

Belize National Statistical System

Welcome to BNSS (Belize National Statistical System) App – your ultimate destination for up-to-date statistical indicators on Belize. Designed specifically for those seeking accurate and reliable data, BNSS App is the go-to resource for comprehensive insights into Belize's economic, social, and demographic landscape.

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STATISTICAL INSTITUTE OF BELIZE

The Statistical Institute of Belize is an autonomous body created to collect, compile, extract, analyze and disseminate official statistics related to demographic, social, environmental, economic and general activities of Belize.

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EXTERNAL TRADE

Merchandise trade shows the relation of an economy with other economies in the world in terms of goods imported and exported. SIB provides monthly and quarterly merchandise trade bulletins highlighting activities of special interest in these areas.

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GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

Gross Domestic Product provides a measure of the growth of the economy and the extent of total economic output. This entails the preparation of quarterly and annual GDP and other National Accounts Aggregates.

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CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

Consumer Price Index measures the change in the prices of a basket of goods and services consumed by households. This index is compiled quarterly for all items in February, May, August and November. For all remaining months, the index is based on the changes in food and fuel categories.

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LABOR FORCE SURVEY

A labour force survey is conducted twice a year, in April and September. These surveys are conducted for the working age population (persons 14 years or older). Persons of working age who do not have any employment and who do not want employment are not considered to be in the labour force.

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Latest News

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Statistical Institute of Belize Presents Key Findings of the 2022 Population and Housing Census

by The Statistical Institute of Belize

April 8, 2024

BELIZE CITY, BELIZE – April 8, 2024 - The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) is pleased to announce the release...

Consumer prices up 4.3 percent, imports and domestic exports down 3.4 and 28.8 percent respectively, in October 2023

Economy grows by 3.2 percent in the fourth quarter 2023, incidence of multidimensional poverty down 10.1 percent in September 2023, consumer confidence at 43.3, consumer prices up 3.9 percent, imports up 13.7 percent, and domestic exports down 8.1 percent in February 2024

March 28, 2024

UNDP and KOICA sign a USD$3.4 million Grant Arrangement to Expand and Upgrade Belize’s Statistical System in Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals

March 12, 2024

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Key Indicators

Key Indicators	Indicator
Population (Census 2022)	397,483
Life Expectancy (2011)	73.7 years
Imports (February 2024)	$227.5 Million
Domestic Exports (February 2024)	$20.7 Million
Inflation Rate (February 2024)	3.9%
Gross Domestic Product (4th Quarter, 2023)	$1.355 Billion
Unemployment Rate (September 2023)	4.0%