MigrantoBelizean Diaspora
7.4K Belizeans live abroad — 2% of the population of Belize
Belizean diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 73% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3170 |
| Bolivia | 1124 |
| Guatemala | 1082 |
| Cayman Islands | 428 |
| Honduras | 379 |
| El Salvador | 349 |
| Chile | 252 |
| Costa Rica | 202 |
| Panama | 157 |
| Australia | 80 |
| Bahamas | 48 |
| Nicaragua | 25 |
| Barbados | 21 |
| Venezuela | 17 |
| Norway | 14 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 13 |
| Denmark | 8 |
| Jamaica | 7 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| Slovakia | 2 |
| Greece | 2 |
| Slovenia | 1 |
| Guinea | 0 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Lithuania | 0 |
| Saint Lucia | 0 |
By region
99% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Belizean diaspora in numbers
Most Belizeans abroad live in Mexico
43% of the diaspora lives in Mexico, while the next country accounts for just 15%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 28% to 43%, and today that country is Mexico.
The map of the diaspora has changed since 1990
3 countries have entered the top 20 since 1990: Barbados, Hungary, Slovakia. Barbados climbed from outside the top 20 to #13.
Belizean diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3528 |
| 1995 | 3627 |
| 2000 | 3849 |
| 2005 | 4380 |
| 2010 | 5247 |
| 2015 | 5970 |
| 2020 | 6694 |
| 2024 | 7383 |
Largest communities over time
Belizeans living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Mexico | Bolivia | Guatemala | Cayman Islands | Honduras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 976 | 991 | 543 | 110 | 213 |
| 1995 | 1050 | 962 | 561 | 208 | 242 |
| 2000 | 1133 | 922 | 579 | 359 | 271 |
| 2005 | 1614 | 850 | 688 | 326 | 266 |
| 2010 | 2276 | 777 | 796 | 323 | 260 |
| 2015 | 2564 | 906 | 874 | 352 | 365 |
| 2020 | 2863 | 1007 | 984 | 392 | 372 |
| 2024 | 3170 | 1124 | 1082 | 428 | 379 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Belizeans in each country has changed since the selected year
Belizeans among immigrants in other countries
Where Belizeans make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Belizeans live outside Belize?
Around 7.4K Belizeans live abroad, the world's #196 largest diaspora.
Where do most Belizeans abroad live?
Most Belizeans live in Mexico, Bolivia and Guatemala — these three countries account for about 73% of all Belizeans living abroad.
Which country has the largest Belizean population outside Belize?
Mexico is home to the largest Belizean community abroad — 3.2K people, about 43% of all Belizeans living abroad.
What share of the population of Belize lives abroad?
About 2% of the population of Belize lives abroad — that's 7.4K out of a total population of 417.1K.
Is the Belizean diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Belizeans living abroad has grown from 6K to 7.4K, about 24%.
Where does the data on the Belizean diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Belize who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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