Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Belize
Belize: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -2.17 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Belize, 1964–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Belize stood at -2.17 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 107.3% on the previous year and down 128.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Belize peaked at 60.02 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -26.47 % change on previous year, in 2002.
That places Belize 105th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Belize, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 6.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 22.9 % change on previous year | +245.8% |
| 1966 | 9.36 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 1967 | -5 % change on previous year | -153.4% |
| 1968 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -182.6% |
| 1969 | 11.55 % change on previous year | +179.9% |
| 1970 | 12.7 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1971 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 1972 | -4.2 % change on previous year | -195.4% |
| 1973 | 10.64 % change on previous year | -353.1% |
| 1974 | 41.78 % change on previous year | +292.8% |
| 1975 | 60.02 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
| 1976 | -21.58 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 1977 | 5.87 % change on previous year | -127.2% |
| 1978 | 40.54 % change on previous year | +590.4% |
| 1979 | 20.44 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1982 | -21.97 % change on previous year | -207.5% |
| 1983 | -14.81 % change on previous year | -32.6% |
| 1984 | 18.08 % change on previous year | -222.1% |
| 1985 | 9.73 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1986 | -0.6224 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 1987 | 17.08 % change on previous year | -2845.0% |
| 1988 | 21.27 % change on previous year | +24.5% |
| 1989 | 24.21 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 1990 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1991 | 14.98 % change on previous year | -593.3% |
| 1992 | 14.88 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -93.1% |
| 1994 | -11.72 % change on previous year | -1235.2% |
| 1995 | 0.6778 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 1996 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +356.7% |
| 1997 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -27.6% |
| 1998 | 6.86 % change on previous year | +205.7% |
| 1999 | 32.47 % change on previous year | +373.6% |
| 2000 | 14.78 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 2001 | 23.06 % change on previous year | +56.1% |
| 2002 | -26.47 % change on previous year | -214.8% |
| 2003 | 29.68 % change on previous year | -212.1% |
| 2004 | -6.34 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 2005 | -3.12 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 2006 | 31.57 % change on previous year | -1111.5% |
| 2007 | 15.07 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2008 | 8.5 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2009 | -18.68 % change on previous year | -319.8% |
| 2010 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -109.3% |
| 2011 | 31.12 % change on previous year | +1697.8% |
| 2012 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 2013 | 7.58 % change on previous year | +40.8% |
| 2014 | 6.11 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 6.87 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2016 | -7.25 % change on previous year | -205.6% |
| 2017 | -4.13 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 2018 | 4.83 % change on previous year | -217.0% |
| 2019 | 3 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 2020 | -20.16 % change on previous year | -772.8% |
| 2021 | 32.99 % change on previous year | -263.6% |
| 2022 | 29.64 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2023 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.26 % change on previous year | -5 % change on previous year | 22.9 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1970s | 17.06 % change on previous year | -21.58 % change on previous year | 60.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.62 % change on previous year | -21.97 % change on previous year | 24.21 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 6.15 % change on previous year | -11.72 % change on previous year | 32.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.81 % change on previous year | -26.47 % change on previous year | 31.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.52 % change on previous year | -7.25 % change on previous year | 31.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.07 % change on previous year | -20.16 % change on previous year | 32.99 % change on previous year | 4 |
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More private sector data for Belize
- Merchandise trade 56.4% (2025)
- Food imports 19.3% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 64.2% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 1.43 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 95.3% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 3.2% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 444.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,050 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1335 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -7.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Belize?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Belize was -2.17 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 60.02 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.47 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Belize rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Belize ranks 105th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 128.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.