Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Belize
Belize: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 120.46 millions in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
120.46 millions
Change on year
up 8.1%
World rank
153rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
138.87 millions
in 2018
All-time low
36.84 millions
in 2000
Years of data
19
1999–2023
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Belize, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Belize is 120.46 millions, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Belize peaked at 138.87 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 36.84 millions, in 2000.
That places Belize 153rd out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Belize, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 37.5 millions | — |
| 2000 | 36.84 millions | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 48.23 millions | +30.9% |
| 2003 | 48.56 millions | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 52.48 millions | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 73.4 millions | +39.9% |
| 2009 | 83.49 millions | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 88.52 millions | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 97.85 millions | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 104.47 millions | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 114.55 millions | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 125.58 millions | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 133.31 millions | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 138.87 millions | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 136.76 millions | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 124.5 millions | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 121.81 millions | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 111.45 millions | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 120.46 millions | +8.1% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 120.46 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,877 millions, 6% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Belize's 120.46 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,458 millions, 8% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.5 millions | 37.5 millions | 37.5 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 57.17 millions | 36.84 millions | 83.49 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 117.49 millions | 88.52 millions | 138.87 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 119.56 millions | 111.45 millions | 124.5 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 150 Monaco 148.6 millions compare
- 151 Liechtenstein 146.71 millions compare
- 152 North Macedonia 132.61 millions
- 154 Cayman Islands 112.11 millions compare
- 155 Djibouti 109.3 millions compare
- 156 East Timor 106.56 millions compare
More education data for Belize
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 89.77 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.32 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,319 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,390 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3,316 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3,346 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 38,323 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 44,757 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0671 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Belize?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Belize was 120.46 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 138.87 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.84 millions in 2000.
- How does Belize rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Belize ranks 153rd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release