Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Belize
Belize: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was -51.66 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Belize, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Belize stood at -51.66 million.
The figure is down 161.4% on the previous year and up 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Belize peaked at -19.76 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, -235.57 million, in 2022.
That places Belize 90th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Belize, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -151.22 million | — |
| 2006 | -25.38 million | -83.2% |
| 2007 | -52.09 million | +105.2% |
| 2008 | -144.88 million | +178.1% |
| 2009 | -82.84 million | -42.8% |
| 2010 | -45.74 million | -44.8% |
| 2011 | -19.95 million | -56.4% |
| 2012 | -33.11 million | +66.0% |
| 2013 | -72.59 million | +119.2% |
| 2014 | -135.86 million | +87.2% |
| 2015 | -174.74 million | +28.6% |
| 2016 | -163.46 million | -6.5% |
| 2017 | -158.03 million | -3.3% |
| 2018 | -150.79 million | -4.6% |
| 2019 | -184.65 million | +22.4% |
| 2020 | -127.92 million | -30.7% |
| 2021 | -157.87 million | +23.4% |
| 2022 | -235.57 million | +49.2% |
| 2023 | -19.76 million | -91.6% |
| 2024 | -51.66 million | +161.4% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's -51.66 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -494.28 million, 10% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Belize's -51.66 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -169.22 million, 31% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -91.28 million | -151.22 million | -25.38 million | 5 |
| 2010s | -113.89 million | -184.65 million | -19.95 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -118.56 million | -235.57 million | -19.76 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belize
More financial sector data for Belize
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 20.12 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 14.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 20.12 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Belize?
- Current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Belize was -51.66 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was -19.76 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was -235.57 million in 2022.
- How does Belize rank for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Belize ranks 90th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.