Belize
Government finance and price level data from the World Bank WDI.
Government finances
Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.
Government debt
61% GDP
2014
Govt expenditure
22.3% GDP
2017
Budget deficit
1.2% GDP
2017
Price level
Belize is 47.4% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.
Overall price level
52.6(USA=100)
2025
Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.
Government debt since 1995
| Year | Debt (% GDP) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 27.5 | — |
| 1996 | 29.3 | +1.8 |
| 2002 | 50.4 | +21.1 |
| 2003 | 66.6 | +16.2 |
| 2004 | 78.6 | +11.9 |
| 2005 | 69.7 | -8.9 |
| 2006 | 67.1 | -2.6 |
| 2007 | 64.1 | -3 |
| 2008 | 62 | -2.1 |
| 2009 | 64.9 | +2.9 |
| 2010 | 64 | -0.9 |
| 2011 | 62.4 | -1.6 |
| 2012 | 61.1 | -1.3 |
| 2013 | 61.1 | -0 |
| 2014 | 61 | -0.1 |
Data sources
| Dataset | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplus | World Bank WDI (GC.* indicators) | 2000–2024 |
| Price level index (USA=100) | World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio | 1990–2023 |
| Labour tax wedge | Eurostat earn_nt_taxrate | EEA/EU only |
| Statutory tax rates | OECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024 | EU+EFTA only |