MigrantoImmigrants in Belize
67K foreigners live in Belize — 16% of the country's population
Immigrants in Belize by country
The 3 largest groups make up 77% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Guatemala | 29643 |
| El Salvador | 11092 |
| Honduras | 10835 |
| USA | 5146 |
| Mexico | 4426 |
| China | 2572 |
| Canada | 1012 |
| India | 742 |
| Jamaica | 621 |
| United Kingdom | 512 |
| Hong Kong | 86 |
| Germany | 84 |
| Lebanon | 66 |
| Haiti | 66 |
| Nigeria | 54 |
By region of origin
85% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Belize in numbers
Guatemalans are the largest group by a wide margin
44% of all immigrants were born in Guatemala, while the next group accounts for just 17%.
1 in 6 residents of Belize was born abroad
67K of 417.1K residents were born abroad — 16.1% of the population.
Immigration drives population growth
16% of the population growth of Belize since 1990 came from immigrants.
Immigrant population in Belize over time
Foreigners living in Belize, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 29314 |
| 1995 | 32317 |
| 2000 | 35321 |
| 2005 | 40138 |
| 2010 | 45197 |
| 2015 | 53295 |
| 2020 | 60464 |
| 2024 | 66957 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Belize, by year
| Year | Guatemalans | Salvadorans | Hondurans | Americans | Mexicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12650 | 6691 | 2764 | 1901 | 3025 |
| 1995 | 14350 | 6661 | 4100 | 1908 | 2782 |
| 2000 | 16058 | 6631 | 5436 | 1914 | 2539 |
| 2005 | 18022 | 7059 | 6375 | 2694 | 2764 |
| 2010 | 19995 | 7486 | 7313 | 3474 | 2988 |
| 2015 | 23580 | 8828 | 8624 | 4097 | 3523 |
| 2020 | 26767 | 10016 | 9784 | 4647 | 3997 |
| 2024 | 29643 | 11092 | 10835 | 5146 | 4426 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Belize
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Belize
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Belize?
Around 67K immigrants live in Belize — the world's #151 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Belize are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 16% of the population of Belize — that's 67K out of a total population of 417.1K.
Where do most immigrants in Belize come from?
Most immigrants in Belize come from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras — these three countries account for about 77% of all immigrants.
How many Guatemalans live in Belize?
Around 29.6K Guatemalans live in Belize — about 44% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Belize growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Belize has grown from 53.3K to 67K, about 26%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Belize come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Belize. Their children born in Belize are not included.
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