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Statistical Institute of Belize
Business & Economy
Prices Edge Up, Confidence Slips as Belizeans Feel the Squeeze
On November 26th, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) released its October 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), showing modest inflation alongside slightly weaker household sentiment nationwide. The all-items CPI reached 120.7, up from 119.7 a year earlier, while the CCI stood at 45.2, below the neutral 50 mark and down from 45.7 in September. The data cover all six districts, including San Pedro, which saw a 2.1% inflation rate, and provide a snapshot of how Belizean households are experiencing current economic conditions.
Health
Government Responds to Public Concern Over E. Coli Findings in National Survey
Belize Water Services (BWS) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) issued public reassurances on November 26th following national concern over the MICS7 survey results, which indicated high levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) contamination in drinking water samples collected from households across Belize. The clarification followed the release of preliminary findings by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), which were widely circulated, prompting questions about water safety.
Community and Society
Belize Celebrates Children’s Day with Focus on Rights and Protection
San Pedro joined the national observance of World Children’s Day on November 20th with activities centered on this year’s theme, “My Day, My Rights.” Preschool and primary school students gathered at locations including Boca del Rio and the Ambergris Stadium for a day of organized events highlighting children’s rights, development, and well-being. San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS), together with other island schools, also hosted a lively parade to mark the occasion.
Government
Government of Belize Launches MICS7 Results in Partnership with Statistical Institute of Belize and UNICEF
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), proudly announces the official launch of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7) results. This milestone event coincides with the observance of World Children’s Day, reinforcing Belize’s commitment to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its international obligations to safeguard and promote the well-being of every child.
Business & Economy
San Pedro Tops National Rankings for Cost-of-Living Increases in September 2025
San Pedro Town has recorded the highest increase in consumer prices in Belize, according to the Statistical Institute of Belize’s (SIB) latest report on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September 2025. The island registered an inflation rate of 2.2 percent compared to September 2024, more than triple the national average of 0.6 percent, making it the municipality most affected by rising costs of goods and services.
Business & Economy
Belize Records Moderate 3.5% GDP Growth for 2024
On Wednesday, September 24th, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) presented its review of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024, reporting a modest growth of 3.5%. The end-of-year data highlighted strong performance in the agricultural sector. SIB’s Manager for the Economic Statistics Department, Jacqueline Sabal, noted that the primary sector grew by 2.8%.
Business & Economy
San Pedro Records Highest Inflation in Belize in July 2025
San Pedro Town recorded the sharpest rise in consumer prices for July 2025, with an inflation rate of 3.1% compared to July last year. According to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), the island community has experienced a continuous increase in inflation throughout 2025, outpacing the national average of 1.2%.
Government
Caribbean Demography Experts Convene in Belize for Regional Workshop on Population Estimates and Projections
Forty-four participants from 14 Caribbean countries, including Belize, actively engaged in a four-day regional workshop on population estimates and projections held from 18–21 August 2025 in Belize City. Organized by the United Nations Population Fund Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean (UNFPA SROC) and the Latin American and Caribbean Demographic Center (ECLAC-CELADE), the training brought together demography practitioners and technicians from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) and other National Statistical Offices (NSOs) across the Caribbean region to strengthen their skills in producing accurate and policy-relevant population projections.