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Belize

Belize · BLZ · North America

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Risk Score

Guarded Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Belize is a small Central American and Caribbean nation, known for its rich biodiversity and the Belize Barrier Reef. It operates as a parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm, with its economy heavily reliant on tourism, agriculture, and offshore financial services. The country is vulnerable to climate change impacts.

Leadership

King Charles III (represented by Governor-General Froyla Tzalam)

Head of State (Governor-General)

GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary Democracy (Commonwealth Realm)

Froyla Tzalam

John Briceño

Eamon Courtenay

Economy

GDP

$3.5B

GDP per Capita

$8.0K

GDP Growth

+3.8%

Inflation

4.5%

Unemployment

8.0%

TourismAgriculture (Sugar, Citrus, Bananas)AquacultureOffshore Financial Services

Trade

Key Exports

SugarBananasCitrusMarine ProductsCrude Oil

Key Imports

Machinery and Transport EquipmentManufactured GoodsFuelsFoodstuffsChemicals

Top Partners

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