Latin America & Caribbean
Belize Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
8.9%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.8%
2024 → 2025
Record High
14.3%
Recorded in 1998
Record Low
6.6%
Recorded in 2017
10-Year Average
8.8%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.9% | 0.2% | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 8.7% | 0.4% | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 8.3% | 0.4% | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 8.7% | 1.6% | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 10.3% | 0.5% | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 10.8% | 1.7% | +18.9% |
| 2019 | 9.1% | 0.3% | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 9.3% | 2.8% | +41.7% |
| 2017 | 6.6% | 0.4% | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 7.0% | 0.6% | -7.6% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
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