MigrantoBelizean Diaspora
7.4K Belizeans live abroad — the #196 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 73% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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 destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Belize.
Mexico is the primary destination for emigrants
Mexico attracts 43% of all emigrants from Belize, while the second-largest destination receives just 15%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 28% to 43%, with Mexico increasingly the primary choice.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Barbados, Hungary, Slovakia — Barbados rose from outside the top 20 to rank #13.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3528 |
| 1995 | 3627 |
| 2000 | 3849 |
| 2005 | 4380 |
| 2010 | 5247 |
| 2015 | 5970 |
| 2020 | 6694 |
| 2024 | 7383 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Belize as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Belize
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Belizeans move to?
Most Belizeans have moved to Mexico, Bolivia and Guatemala — these three countries account for about 73% of all Belizeans living abroad.
How many Belizeans live abroad?
Around 7.4K Belizeans live abroad, making it the #196-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Belize changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Belize has grown from 6K to 7.4K people, a growth of about 24%.
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