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Belize

Central America, Americas

Forest %
#36of 194 countries

55.0%

World Bank 2021

About the size of Djibouti

23.0K km² against 23.2K km². Total area, REST Countries.

109% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Forest %55.0%. World Bank 2021.36 of 194Unemployment %8.3%. World Bank 2023.48 of 179Renewables %30.8%. World Bank 2021.78 of 192

Lowest rankings

Population411.1K people. World Bank 2023.170 of 195Total GDP$3.1B. World Bank 2023.163 of 190Foreign Investment$16.0M. World Bank 2022.155 of 188

Neighbours

GuatemalaCapital: Guatemala CityMexicoCapital: Mexico City

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Belize, in short

What is the capital of Belize?

The capital of Belize is Belmopan. Belmopan is the seat of national government for Belize, a country in Central America.

What is the population of Belize?

Belize has a population of about 411,106 people, the 177th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Belize?

Belize covers 22,966 square kilometers (8,867 square miles), making Belize the 152nd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Belize?

Belize borders 2 countries: Guatemala and Mexico.

What is the life expectancy in Belize?

Life expectancy at birth in Belize is 73.6 years, the 117th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Belize in?

Belize is in Americas, in the Central America region. Belize is one of 55 countries and territories in Americas.