Unemployment Rate in Belize increased to 9.40 percent in 2018 from 9 percent in 2017. Unemployment Rate in Belize averaged 11.47 percent from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23.30 percent in 2010 and a record low of 8 percent in 2016. In Belize, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labor force. This page provides - Belize Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Belize increased to 1048.50 USD Million in 2018 from 1005.80 USD Million in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Belize averaged 545.38 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1048.50 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 208.70 USD Million in 1993. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Belize Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belize recorded a government budget deficit of 38.40 USD Million in 2018. Government Budget Value in Belize averaged -80.37 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 44.20 USD Million in 2008 and a record low of -276.30 USD Million in 2015. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Belize Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Belize decreased to 294.20 USD Million in 2018 from 312 USD Million in 2017. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Belize averaged 173.08 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 486.80 USD Million in 2014 and a record low of 34.10 USD Million in 1994. In Belize, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Belize Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Belize increased to 1668.80 USD Million in 2018 from 1577.70 USD Million in 2017. Loans to Private Sector in Belize averaged 1256.38 USD Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1668.80 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 615.50 USD Million in 2001. This page provides - Belize Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Belize increased to 1280.60 USD Million in 2018 from 1255.80 USD Million in 2017. External Debt in Belize averaged 767.20 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1280.60 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 167.90 USD Million in 1993. In Belize, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - Belize External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Belize increased to 2069.30 USD Million in 2018 from 2012.90 USD Million in 2017. Private Sector Credit in Belize averaged 1259.42 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2069.30 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 386.90 USD Million in 1993. This page provides - Belize Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belize recorded a Current Account deficit of 7 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Current Account to GDP in Belize averaged -3.98 percent from 1996 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 17.90 percent in 2003 and a record low of -21.50 percent in 2001. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Belize Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belize is the 109 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Belize averaged 73.67 from 2003 until 2008, reaching an all time high of 109 in 2008 and a record low of 46 in 2003. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belize Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Belize was last recorded at 4309.92 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Belize is equivalent to 34 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Belize averaged 2790.61 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4413.65 USD in 2006 and a record low of 1072.01 USD in 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belize GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Belize is ranked 135 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Belize deteriorated to 135 in 2019 from 125 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Belize averaged 105.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 135 in 2019 and a record low of 75 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Belize.

Belize recorded a Current Account deficit of 69 BZE$ Million in the second quarter of 2019. Current Account in Belize averaged -43.66 BZE$ Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 107.30 BZE$ Million in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of -182.30 BZE$ Million in the fourth quarter of 2001. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Belize Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Belize decreased to 649.20 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 746.60 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Belize averaged 525.08 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 753.60 BZD Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 282.70 BZD Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belize Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Belize decreased to 44.10 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 77 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Belize averaged 52.85 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 83.30 BZD Million in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of 18.70 BZD Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belize Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Belize decreased to 34.60 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 53.30 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Belize averaged 49.52 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 106.50 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2009 and a record low of 19.70 BZD Million in the fourth quarter of 1997. This page provides - Belize Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Belize decreased to 73.80 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 86.60 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Belize averaged 52.34 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 86.60 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 31.50 BZD Million in the third quarter of 1996. This page provides - Belize Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Belize decreased to 146.90 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 154.60 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in Belize averaged 86.64 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 154.60 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 33.90 BZD Million in the first quarter of 1994. This page provides - Belize Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Belize decreased to 57.60 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 65.40 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Belize averaged 44.92 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 67.30 BZD Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 20.30 BZD Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belize Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belize recorded a trade deficit of 154 BZ $ Million in November of 2019. Balance of Trade in Belize averaged -97.28 BZ $ Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -26.27 BZ $ Million in March of 2012 and a record low of -159.67 BZ $ Million in December of 2015. This page provides - Belize Balance Of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Belize decreased to 3398472 USD Million in November from 3404439 USD Million in October of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Belize averaged 1566492.61 USD Million from 1986 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3426866 USD Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 218408 USD Million in January of 1986. This page provides - Belize Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Belize was estimated at 0.4 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1993, Belize had a population of 0.2 million people. This page provides - Belize Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Belize was recorded at 0.20 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Belize averaged 0.96 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.60 percent in August of 2008 and a record low of -12.70 percent in March of 2011. In Belize, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (26.5 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 19.5 percent; Transport for 13.6 percent; Clothing and Footwear for 8.3 percent; Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 6.9 percent and Recreation and Culture for 6.9 percent. Miscellaneous Goods and Services; Health; Communication; Education; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco and Restaurants and Hotels account for the remaining 18.3 percent of total weight. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belize Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Belize decreased 0.10 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Belize averaged 0.05 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1 percent in February of 2017 and a record low of -0.80 percent in May of 2017. This page provides - Belize Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Belize decreased 0.20 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Belize averaged -0.05 percent from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.54 percent in January of 2014 and a record low of -2.50 percent in January of 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belize Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Belize increased to 109 points in January of 2020 from 108.40 points in December of 2019. Cpi Transportation in Belize averaged 105.78 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 114.60 points in April of 2017 and a record low of 95.45 points in February of 2016. This page provides - Belize Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Belize was last recorded at 2.30 percent. Interest Rate in Belize averaged 3.62 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.88 percent in September of 2010 and a record low of 1.98 percent in July of 2019. In Belize, the Interbank Rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. The Central Bank of Belize does not control the monetary system by monitoring interest rates. Instead, it is responsible for maintaining a stable exchange rate. Since May of 1976, Belize has maintained a fixed exchange rate of BZD 2.00 to USD 1.00. This page provides - Belize Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Belize contracted 1.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Belize averaged 0.96 percent from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2000 and a record low of -10.90 percent in the first quarter of 2001. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belize GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Belize contracted 2.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Belize averaged 3.47 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 21.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2000 and a record low of -8 percent in the fourth quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belize Gdp Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Belize stands at CCC with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Belize was last set at B3 with stable outlook. This page provides - Belize Credit Rating- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belize recorded 18 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Belize reported 2 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belize Coronavirus Cases.

Belize recorded 2 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Belize reported 18 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belize Coronavirus Deaths.

Belize recorded 16 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Belize reported 2 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belize Coronavirus Recovered.

IP Addresses in Costa Rica increased to 531033 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 514721 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Costa Rica averaged 361110.13 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 536472 IP in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 107033 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa RicaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Costa Rica decreased to 24.61 celsius in December from 25.12 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Costa Rica averaged 25.61 celsius from 1851 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.86 celsius in April of 1998 and a record low of 22.99 celsius in December of 1889. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Costa Rica decreased to 191.73 mm in December from 280.10 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Costa Rica averaged 249.76 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 733.36 mm in July of 1905 and a record low of 13.06 mm in March of 1926. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Average Precipitation.

Living Wage Family in Costa Rica remained unchanged at 331800 CRC/Month in 2018 from 331800 CRC/Month in 2018. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Living Wage for a typical family refers to the family composition most common in the country at stake, calculated on the respective fertility rates.

Wages High Skilled in Costa Rica decreased to 748700 CRC/Month in 2018 from 762500 CRC/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Costa Rica averaged 747000 CRC/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 762500 CRC/Month in 2017 and a record low of 728400 CRC/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Wages Low Skilled in Costa Rica decreased to 296600 CRC/Month in 2018 from 298000 CRC/Month in 2017. Wages Low Skilled in Costa Rica averaged 308450 CRC/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 339500 CRC/Month in 2016 and a record low of 296600 CRC/Month in 2018. Low Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing low-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Costa Rica was last recorded at 9892.64 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Costa Rica is equivalent to 78 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Costa Rica averaged 5562.46 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9892.64 USD in 2018 and a record low of 2857.54 USD in 1961. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Costa Rica GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Costa Rica was last recorded at 15684.57 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Costa Rica, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 88 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Costa Rica averaged 11260.96 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 15684.57 USD in 2018 and a record low of 7715.47 USD in 1991. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Costa Rica GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Costa Rica increased to 4.02 percent in 2018 from 2.79 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Costa Rica averaged 11.79 percent from 1982 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 27.32 percent in 1991 and a record low of 1.21 percent in 2016. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica scored 62.01 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Costa Rica averaged 17.57 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 62.14 Points in 2018 and a record low of 4.05 Points in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Costa Rica is ranked 74 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Costa Rica deteriorated to 74 in 2019 from 67 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Costa Rica averaged 91.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 121 in 2009 and a record low of 60 in 2015. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica scored 56 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Costa Rica averaged 51.76 Points from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64.50 Points in 1997 and a record low of 41 Points in 2006. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Costa Rica is the 44 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Costa Rica averaged 42.17 from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 55 in 2006 and a record low of 22 in 1997. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Costa Rica stands at 13 percent. In Costa Rica, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Costa Rica. This page provides - Costa Rica Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Costa Rica stands at 30 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Costa Rica averaged 30.33 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36 percent in 2003 and a record low of 30 percent in 2004. In Costa Rica, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Costa Rica. This page provides - Costa Rica Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Costa Rica stands at 15 percent. In Costa Rica, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Costa Rica. This page provides - Costa Rica Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Costa Rica stands at 10.34 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Costa Rica averaged 9.29 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.34 percent in 2018 and a record low of 9 percent in 2005. In Costa Rica, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Costa Rica because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Costa Rica Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hospital Beds in Costa Rica decreased to 1.13 per 1000 people in 2017 from 1.16 per 1000 people in 2016. Hospital Beds in Costa Rica averaged 1.78 per 1000 people from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 3.01 per 1000 people in 1980 and a record low of 1.13 per 1000 people in 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Hospital Beds.