What is the Population of Belize?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Belize has a population of approximately 417,634 people, making it the 171st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 22,966 km², the population density is roughly 18 people per km².
| Population | 417,634 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 171st of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 22,966 km² |
| Population density | 18 / km² |
| Demonym | Belizean |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belize | 417,634 | 171st |
| Maldives | 515,132 | 168th |
| Cape Verde | 491,233 | 169th |
| Brunei | 455,500 | 170th |
| Bahamas | 398,165 | 172nd |
| Iceland | 391,810 | 173rd |
| Vanuatu | 321,409 | 174th |
Belize compared with its neighbours
Belize in context
- Belize covers 22,966 km², making it the 147th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Guatemala, Mexico.
- With 417,634 people, Belize holds about 0.8% of the population of Central America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Belize is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Belize — FAQ
What is the population of Belize?
The population of Belize is approximately 417,634 (418,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Belize in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Belize at approximately 417,634 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Belize is the 171st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Belize?
Approximately 417,634 people live in Belize, making it the 171st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Belize rank by population?
Belize is the 171st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Belize?
Belize has a population density of roughly 18 people per km², based on a land area of 22,966 km².
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