Belize Population Pyramid (2026)
Belize has a population of 428,645 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 170th-largest population in the world and 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 26.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 5.4%, with 101.7 males for every 100 females.
Belize Demographics
Belize has 428,645 people in 2026, up 255.0% from 120,736 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 5,296 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 5.4% — the 75th-lowest of 194 countries.
Median age 27.3 — the 82nd-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 28.7% (123,090)
All generations in Belize →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Belize's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Belize has 101.7 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 3,677 (0.9% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:216,161
- Percentage:50.4%
Female Statistics
- Population:212,484
- Percentage:49.6%
- Ratio Format:1:0.983
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Belize indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 7,471 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,539 | 16.5 | 1.84 | estimate |
| 2022 | 7,004 | 17.4 | 1.95 | estimate |
| 2023 | 7,410 | 18.0 | 2.01 | estimate |
| 2024 | 7,529 | 18.1 | 2.02 | projection |
| 2025 | 7,518 | 17.8 | 2.01 | projection |
| 2026 | 7,471 | 17.4 | 1.99 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (7,471 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Belize's median age is 27.3 years
Half the population is younger than 27.3 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 36,323 | 8.5% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 37,572 | 8.8% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 37,606 | 8.8% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 37,054 | 8.6% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 38,868 | 9.1% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 40,190 | 9.4% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 38,416 | 9.0% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 34,393 | 8.0% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 29,335 | 6.8% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 24,307 | 5.7% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 20,797 | 4.9% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 17,023 | 4.0% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 13,418 | 3.1% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 9,809 | 2.3% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 6,415 | 1.5% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 3,859 | 0.9% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 1,978 | 0.5% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 926 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 295 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 57 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 4 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.99 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (17.4 vs 5.1 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Belize Total Fertility Rate: 1.99 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.84 | 16.5 | |
| 2022 | 1.95 | 17.4 | ↑0.11 |
| 2023 | 2.01 | 18.0 | ↑0.06 |
| 2024 | 2.02 | 18.1 | ↑0.01 |
| 2025 | 2.01 | 17.8 | ↓0.01 |
| 2026 | 1.99 | 17.4 | ↓0.02 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.93
Belize's total fertility rate is 1.99 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Belize ranks 98 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −70.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Belize's population has increased by 520.6%.
The median age has increased from 19.6 in 1950 to 27.3 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Belize's Demographics
Belize has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 26.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 5.4%.
The largest five-year age band is 25–29, at 9.4% of the population, compared with 8.5% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Belize's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 64.8% in 2016 to 68.5% in 2026 (dependency ratio 45.9).
Fertility Transition Stage
Belize is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.99 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Belize's median age changed by +4.2 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 428,645 |
| Male Population | 216,161(50.4%) |
| Female Population | 212,484(49.6%) |
| Median Age | 27.3 years |
| Sex Ratio | 101.7 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 111,501(26.0%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 293,801(68.5%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 23,343(5.4%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 45.9 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 38.0 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 7.9 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Belize
How long the average person in Belize is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Belize is projected to grow to 516,627 people by 2050 (+20.5% from 2026).
The median age rises from 27.3 in 2026 to 37.8 by 2050.
Belize's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 20.1%, growing from 0.1 million in 1970 to 0.1 million by 1980
The median age increased by 1.8 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 4.6 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 121K to 145K
- • Growth rate of 20.1% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 14.3 to 16.1 years (+1.8y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.2 points; under-15 share by −4.6 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Belize
How does Belize rank globally by population?
Belize ranks 170th in the world by population with 428,645 people as of 2026.
What does Belize's age structure reveal about its development?
Belize's age structure — 26.0% under 15, 68.5% working-age (15–64) and 5.4% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 27.3 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Belize?
Belize has 45.9 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Belize experiencing a demographic dividend?
Belize is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 64.8% in 2016 to 68.5% in 2026 (dependency ratio 45.9). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Belize's population?
Belize has more males than females, with 101.7 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Belize Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/belize
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