MigrantoImmigrants in Belize
67K foreign-born residents — the #151 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 85%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Belize.
Guatemala is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Guatemala accounts for 44% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 17%.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 6 residents of Belize is foreign-born — 67K out of 417.1K, representing 16.1% of the population.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
16% of the population growth of Belize since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 29314 |
| 1995 | 32317 |
| 2000 | 35321 |
| 2005 | 40138 |
| 2010 | 45197 |
| 2015 | 53295 |
| 2020 | 60464 |
| 2024 | 66957 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Guatemala | El Salvador | Honduras | USA | Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Belize as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Belize
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Belize?
Around 67K foreign-born residents live in Belize, making it the #151-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Belize changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Belize has grown from 53.3K to 67K people, a growth of about 26%.
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