Population of Belize

As of April 2025, the population of Belize is 421 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 6 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.39%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 22.8 years in 2015 to 26.8 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 75 years and population density is 18.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Belize peaked in 1997, reaching around 3.55% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.36% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 8.51 thousand in 2008 to nearly 5.76 thousand in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Belize, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 69.4 years in 2005 to 75 years in 2025, representing an increase of almost 6 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Belize

The cities of Belize are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 137.6 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Belize City, Belize District, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 65.2 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by San Ignacio, Cayo District with 26.2 thousand and San Pedro, Belize District with 17.4 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Belize: