Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Belize

Updated on May 15, 2026.

According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Belize was 8.86% in 2026, a difference of +0.16 points compared to 2025; and the total labor force of Belize in 2026 was 184,286. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 5.89% and 13.46% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the trend of the total, male, and female unemployment rates of Belize for 1992-2026.

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The World Bank defines unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment".

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Data Source: World Bank.

Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Belize (%)

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Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Belize

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Year	Total Unempl.(%)	Male Unempl.(%)	Female Unempl.(%)
1991	9.65	7.69	14.29
1992	9.65	7.68	14.25
1993	9.78	7.77	14.4
1994	11.1	9.09	15.72
1995	12.48	10.01	17.99
1996	13.82	11.63	18.56
1997	12.68	8.94	20.52
1998	14.31	10.71	21.54
1999	12.84	9.07	20.5
2000	10.84	7.36	17.81
2001	9.07	5.83	15.48
2002	10.04	7.41	15.18
2003	10.34	7.44	15.92
2004	10.59	7.43	16.58
2005	10.91	7.47	17.35
2006	9.39	6.25	15.18
2007	8.51	5.93	13.19
2008	8.18	5.7	12.61
2009	8.32	5.81	12.76
2010	8.41	5.87	12.84
2011	8.42	5.88	12.81
2012	8.38	5.85	12.7
2013	8.35	5.83	12.61
2014	8.24	4.77	14.07
2015	7.58	5.45	11.09
2016	7	4.42	11.18
2017	6.6	4.61	9.85
2018	9.35	5.68	14.84
2019	9.05	5.89	13.63
2020	10.76	7.37	16.33
2021	10.3	7.03	15.46
2022	8.68	5.79	13.55
2023	8.28	5.46	12.86
2024	8.7	5.74	13.44
2025	8.86	5.89	13.46