Belize was the site of several Mayan city states until their decline at the end of the first millennium A.D. The British and Spanish disputed the region in the 17th and 18th centuries; it formally became the colony of British Honduras in 1862. Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992, and the two countries are still involved in an ongoing border dispute. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. Current concerns include the country’s heavy foreign debt burden, high crime rates, high unemployment combined with a majority youth population, growing involvement in the Mexican and South American drug trade, and one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in Central America.
Current Country Profile
🇧🇿 Belize
ContinentNorth America
RegionYucatán–Maya Karst Platform
Formation1981
Age45 years
Land Area21,898 sq km
Population
417.1K
GDP
$3.20B
GDP per Capita
$8K
Population
417.1K
GDP
$3.20B
GDP per Capita
$8K
GNI per Capita
$7K
Land Area
21,898 sq km
Current System
Autocracy
Benchmark Shelf
Population
417.1K World 8.1B North America 604.5M
GDP
$3.20B World $109.24T North America $33.47T
GDP per Capita
$8K World $14K North America $56K
Life Expectancy
73.7 World 73.4 North America 77.5
Internet Users
80.0% World 72.6% North America 88.0%
Urban Population
41.8% World 57.4% North America 77.8%
Trade Openness
109.0% World 54.7% North America 31.4%
CO2 per Capita
0.93 World 4.69 North America 9.68
Trend Wall
Population
2000-2024
417.1K
GDP
2000-2024
$3.20B
GDP per Capita
2000-2024
$8K
Life Expectancy
2000-2024
73.7
Internet Users
2000-2024
80.0%
Exports and Imports
2000-2024
$1.77B
ExportsImports
Fertility Rate
2000-2024
2.02
Urban Population
2000-2024
41.8%
Inflation
2000-2024
3.3%
Unemployment
2001-2025
8.9%
Electricity Access
1999-2023
99.6%
CO2 per Capita
2000-2024
0.93
Current Structure
Demographic Structure
Share of population
Child share 26.6%
Working-age share 68.4%
Elderly share 5.0%
Economic Structure
Share of value added
Agriculture 7.9%
Industry 14.6%
Services 62.4%
Other 15.0%
Land Use
Share of land area
Forest area 54.5%
Agricultural land 8.0%
Other land 37.5%
Electricity Mix
% of total electricity output
Fossil electricity 7.1%
Nuclear electricity 0.0%
Hydroelectricity 33.4%
Other renewables 59.5%
Energy Use Mix
% of total energy use
Fossil fuel energy 69.2%
Alternative and nuclear energy 0.0%
Combustible renewables and waste 30.8%
Milestone Timeline
Formation
1981
Independence
Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize until 1981.
Regime
1981
Constitution adopted
External
Historical Footing
Before the modern state
1862 to 1980
Belize was the site of several Mayan city states until their decline at the end of the first millennium A.D.
State formation
1981
The modern sovereign-state footing used here begins in 1981.
Current footing
1981 to present
Today Belize sits in Yucatán–Maya Karst Platform, with a current system of Autocracy.
Annual Explorer
Health
Infant Mortality
10.8
2024
-2.8 / 10y
W 19.0
C 8.7
Under-5 Mortality
12.7
2024
-3.6 / 10y
W 24.7
C 10.1
Maternal Mortality
67.0
2023
+26.0 / 10y
W 111.8
C 35.0
Physicians
1.09
2018
+0.04 / 10y
W 1.59
C 2.47
Hospital Beds
1.00
2023
-0.09 / 10y
W 4.14
C 1.96
Measles Immunization
84.0%
2024
-11.0 pts / 10y
W 88.9%
C 88.9%
Education
Secondary Enrollment
86.5%
2024
+6.1 pts / 10y
W 83.4%
C 92.0%
Tertiary Enrollment
24.8%
2024
+0.8 pts / 10y
W 51.1%
C 46.1%
Adult Literacy
87.9%
2022
+11.0 pts / 10y
W 80.2%
C 93.2%
Environment
CO2 Emissions
389
2024
+184 / 10y
W 37,916,447
C 5,852,770
Demography
Population Growth
1.4%
2024
-0.7 pts / 10y
W 1.0%
C 1.1%
Density
19.0
2024
+3.7 / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Median Age
25.9
2023
+3.9 / 10y
W 30.8
C 34.7
Net Migration
360
2025
-1,236 / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Connectivity
Mobile Subscriptions
67.2
2022
+15.6 / 10y
W 107.6
C 105.9
Fixed Broadband
9.8
2022
+6.8 / 10y
W 17.7
C 29.6
Secure Servers
464,560.1
2024
+463,714.6 / 10y
W 16,260.9
C 113,793.1
Economy
GDP Growth
3.5%
2024
-0.4 pts / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
2025
-4.8 pts / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Deep Data
Demography
Demography summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Share | 26.6% | 2024 | 44.4%1981 | 44.8%1986 | 26.6%2024 | -6.0 pts / 10y | -13.8 pts / 25y25y | 24.8% | 20.1% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fertility Rate | 2.02 | 2024 | 5.681981 | 5.681981 | 1.842021 | -0.45 / 10y | -1.71 / 25y25y | 2.17 | 1.73 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Elderly Share | 5.0% | 2024 | 4.4%1981 | 5.0%2024 | 3.7%1995 | +1.0 pts / 10y | +1.1 pts / 25y25y | 10.2% | 14.4% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Net Migration | 360 | 2025 | -1,3541981 | 5,9362022 | -1,7631990 | -1,236 / 10y | -1,315 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Working-Age Share | 68.4% | 2024 | 51.2%1981 | 68.4%2024 | 51.0%1986 | +5.0 pts / 10y | +12.7 pts / 25y25y | 65.1% | 65.5% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population Growth | 1.4% | 2024 | 2.5%1981 | 3.5%1998 | 1.2%2021 | -0.7 pts / 10y | -2.0 pts / 25y25y | 1.0% | 1.1% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population | 417.1K | 2024 | 148.8K1981 | 417.1K2024 | 148.8K1981 | +68.1K / 10y | +184.0K / 25y25y | 8.1B | 604.5M | WorldBankWdi | |
| Density | 19.0 | 2024 | 6.51981 | 19.02024 | 6.51981 | +3.7 / 10y | +8.8 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | Derived | |
| Median Age | 25.9 | 2023 | 16.21981 | 25.92023 | 16.21981 | +3.9 / 10y | +7.9 / 25y25y | 30.8 | 34.7 | UNWorldPopulationProspects | |
| Urban Population | 41.8% | 2024 | 51.3%1981 | 51.3%1981 | 41.8%2024 | -2.4 pts / 10y | -5.9 pts / 25y25y | 57.4% | 77.8% | WorldBankWdi |
Demography year by year
| Year | Child Share | Fertility Rate | Elderly Share | Net Migration | Working-Age Share | Population Growth | Population | Density | Median Age | Urban Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 44.4% | 5.68 | 4.4% | -1,354 | 51.2% | 2.5% | 148.8K | 6.5 | 16.2 | 51.3% |
| 1982 | 44.4% | 5.50 | 4.3% | -1,410 | 51.3% | 2.5% | 152.5K | 6.7 | 16.3 | 50.8% |
| 1983 | 44.4% | 5.31 | 4.3% | -1,414 | 51.3% | 2.4% | 156.3K | 6.9 | 16.4 | 50.3% |
| 1984 | 44.5% | 5.12 | 4.3% | -1,381 | 51.2% | 2.4% | 160.0K | 7.0 | 16.5 | 49.8% |
| 1985 | 44.7% | 5.00 | 4.2% | -1,402 | 51.1% | 2.3% | 163.8K | 7.2 | 16.5 | 49.3% |
| 1986 | 44.8% | 4.94 | 4.2% | -1,475 | 51.0% | 2.3% | 167.6K | 7.3 | 16.5 | 48.8% |
| 1987 | 44.7% | 4.88 | 4.2% | -1,527 | 51.1% | 2.2% | 171.3K | 7.5 | 16.4 | 48.3% |
| 1988 | 44.6% | 4.87 | 4.1% | -1,579 | 51.2% | 2.2% | 175.2K | 7.7 | 16.4 | 47.9% |
| 1989 | 44.5% | 4.86 | 4.1% | -1,654 | 51.4% | 2.2% | 179.1K | 7.9 | 16.5 | 47.6% |
| 1990 | 44.3% | 4.80 | 4.1% | -1,763 | 51.6% | 2.2% | 183.1K | 8.0 | 16.5 | 47.4% |
| 1991 | 44.1% | 4.60 | 4.1% | -1,699 | 51.8% | 2.1% | 187.0K | 8.2 | 16.6 | 47.3% |
| 1992 | 43.8% | 4.43 | 4.0% | -1,634 | 52.2% | 2.1% | 191.0K | 8.4 | 16.7 | 47.3% |
| 1993 | 43.5% | 4.21 | 3.9% | -1,521 | 52.6% | 2.0% | 194.9K | 8.5 | 16.8 | 47.4% |
| 1994 | 43.2% | 3.97 | 3.8% | -798 | 53.1% | 2.1% | 199.1K | 8.7 | 16.9 | 47.4% |
| 1995 | 42.7% | 3.88 | 3.7% | 273 | 53.6% | 2.5% | 204.1K | 9.0 | 17.1 | 47.5% |
| 1996 | 42.1% | 3.76 | 3.7% | 1,365 | 54.1% | 3.0% | 210.3K | 9.2 | 17.4 | 47.5% |
| 1997 | 41.5% | 3.74 | 3.8% | 2,072 | 54.7% | 3.3% | 217.4K | 9.5 | 17.7 | 47.6% |
| 1998 | 40.9% | 3.75 | 3.9% | 2,153 | 55.2% | 3.5% | 225.2K | 9.9 | 18.1 | 47.6% |
| 1999 | 40.4% | 3.73 | 3.9% | 1,968 | 55.7% | 3.4% | 233.1K | 10.2 | 18.3 | 47.7% |
| 2000 | 39.9% | 3.63 | 4.0% | 1,675 | 56.1% | 3.3% | 240.8K | 10.6 | 18.6 | 47.7% |
| 2001 | 39.5% | 3.53 | 4.0% | 1,640 | 56.5% | 3.1% | 248.4K | 10.9 | 18.8 | 47.6% |
| 2002 | 39.1% | 3.43 | 4.0% | 1,739 | 56.9% | 3.0% | 256.0K | 11.2 | 19.0 | 47.5% |
| 2003 | 38.7% | 3.34 | 4.0% | 1,870 | 57.3% | 3.0% | 263.8K | 11.6 | 19.2 | 47.3% |
| 2004 | 38.3% | 3.25 | 4.0% | 1,980 | 57.7% | 3.0% | 271.7K | 11.9 | 19.4 | 47.0% |
| 2005 | 37.9% | 3.17 | 4.0% | 2,073 | 58.1% | 2.9% | 279.7K | 12.3 | 19.6 | 46.7% |
| 2006 | 37.5% | 3.02 | 4.0% | 2,321 | 58.5% | 2.9% | 287.9K | 12.6 | 19.8 | 46.4% |
| 2007 | 37.1% | 2.89 | 4.0% | 2,521 | 58.9% | 2.8% | 296.1K | 13.0 | 20.1 | 46.1% |
| 2008 | 36.7% | 2.78 | 4.0% | 2,627 | 59.4% | 2.8% | 304.4K | 13.3 | 20.3 | 45.8% |
| 2009 | 36.2% | 2.66 | 4.0% | 2,728 | 59.8% | 2.7% | 312.6K | 13.7 | 20.5 | 45.5% |
| 2010 | 35.5% | 2.55 | 4.0% | 1,639 | 60.5% | 2.4% | 320.2K | 14.0 | 20.9 | 45.2% |
| 2011 | 34.7% | 2.53 | 4.0% | 1,582 | 61.3% | 2.2% | 327.3K | 14.3 | 21.2 | 44.9% |
| 2012 | 34.0% | 2.51 | 4.0% | 1,524 | 62.0% | 2.2% | 334.4K | 14.7 | 21.6 | 44.7% |
| 2013 | 33.3% | 2.50 | 4.0% | 1,505 | 62.7% | 2.1% | 341.6K | 15.0 | 22.0 | 44.4% |
| 2014 | 32.5% | 2.47 | 4.0% | 1,456 | 63.4% | 2.1% | 348.9K | 15.3 | 22.4 | 44.2% |
| 2015 | 31.8% | 2.43 | 4.1% | 1,596 | 64.1% | 2.1% | 356.3K | 15.6 | 22.7 | 43.9% |
| 2016 | 31.1% | 2.40 | 4.1% | 3,313 | 64.8% | 2.3% | 364.7K | 16.0 | 23.1 | 43.7% |
| 2017 | 30.4% | 2.37 | 4.2% | 1,705 | 65.4% | 2.3% | 373.2K | 16.4 | 23.5 | 43.4% |
| 2018 | 29.9% | 2.34 | 4.3% | 187 | 65.8% | 1.9% | 380.2K | 16.7 | 23.9 | 43.2% |
| 2019 | 29.4% | 2.14 | 4.4% | -606 | 66.2% | 1.5% | 385.8K | 16.9 | 24.3 | 42.9% |
| 2020 | 28.9% | 2.04 | 4.5% | 64 | 66.6% | 1.3% | 390.8K | 17.1 | 24.7 | 42.6% |
| 2021 | 28.3% | 1.84 | 4.6% | -173 | 67.1% | 1.2% | 395.3K | 17.3 | 25.1 | 42.4% |
| 2022 | 27.6% | 1.95 | 4.7% | 5,936 | 67.7% | 1.9% | 402.7K | 17.7 | 25.5 | 42.1% |
| 2023 | 27.0% | 2.01 | 4.8% | 595 | 68.2% | 2.1% | 411.1K | 18.0 | 25.9 | 41.9% |
| 2024 | 26.6% | 2.02 | 5.0% | 490 | 68.4% | 1.4% | 417.1K | 19.0 | 41.8% | |
| 2025 | 360 |
Economy
Economy summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Force Participation | 59.1% | 2025 | 55.4%1990 | 69.7%2019 | 54.7%2020 | -4.8 pts / 10y | -0.4 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Unemployment | 8.9% | 2025 | 9.6%1991 | 14.3%1998 | 6.6%2017 | +1.3 pts / 10y | -2.0 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Industry Value Added | 14.6% | 2024 | 23.9%1981 | 24.3%1988 | 13.7%2018 | -1.3 pts / 10y | -5.6 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Agriculture Value Added | 7.9% | 2024 | 17.0%1981 | 17.0%1981 | 6.6%2019 | -2.2 pts / 10y | -3.1 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Services Value Added | 62.4% | 2024 | 51.8%1981 | 64.1%2019 | 51.8%1981 | +0.5 pts / 10y | +3.4 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP Growth | 3.5% | 2024 | 1.1%1981 | 18.0%2021 | -13.5%2020 | -0.4 pts / 10y | -5.9 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP | $3.20B | 2024 | $260.75M1981 | $3.20B2024 | $248.55M1982 | +$1.07B / 10y | +$2.20B / 25y25y | $109.24T | $33.47T | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP per Capita | $8K | 2024 | $2K1981 | $8K2024 | $2K1982 | +$2K / 10y | +$3K / 25y25y | $14K | $56K | WorldBankWdi | |
| Inflation | 3.3% | 2024 | 11.2%1981 | 11.2%1981 | -7.1%2006 | +2.1 pts / 10y | +0.7 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GNI per Capita | $7K | 2024 | $2K1981 | $7K2024 | $2K1983 | +$1K / 10y | +$3K / 25y25y | $14K | $55K | WorldBankWdi |
Economy year by year
| Year | Labor Force Participation | Unemployment | Industry Value Added | Agriculture Value Added | Services Value Added | GDP Growth | GDP | GDP per Capita | Inflation | GNI per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 23.9% | 17.0% | 51.8% | 1.1% | $260.75M | $2K | 11.2% | $2K | ||
| 1982 | 20.7% | 14.2% | 57.6% | -0.1% | $248.55M | $2K | 6.8% | $2K | ||
| 1983 | 20.6% | 13.8% | 58.6% | -2.1% | $262.15M | $2K | 5.0% | $2K | ||
| 1984 | 23.0% | 13.3% | 56.5% | 2.0% | $290.35M | $2K | 3.4% | $2K | ||
| 1985 | 21.5% | 13.0% | 57.9% | 1.0% | $287.30M | $2K | 6.2% | $2K | ||
| 1986 | 21.0% | 13.3% | 57.4% | 4.5% | $311.50M | $2K | 0.8% | $2K | ||
| 1987 | 23.9% | 14.7% | 53.1% | 10.7% | $371.10M | $2K | 2.0% | $2K | ||
| 1988 | 24.3% | 14.0% | 51.9% | 9.8% | $421.45M | $2K | 3.1% | $3K | ||
| 1989 | 24.2% | 13.3% | 53.0% | 13.0% | $491.10M | $3K | 2.1% | $3K | ||
| 1990 | 55.4% | 23.5% | 13.4% | 53.0% | 11.3% | $546.75M | $3K | 3.1% | $3K | |
| 1991 | 55.7% | 9.6% | 23.5% | 12.2% | 54.0% | 11.8% | $596.68M | $3K | 0.8% | $3K |
| 1992 | 56.0% | 9.7% | 23.1% | 11.8% | 55.3% | 12.7% | $695.74M | $4K | 2.4% | $4K |
| 1993 | 56.1% | 9.8% | 23.6% | 11.2% | 55.3% | 6.1% | $752.26M | $4K | 1.5% | $4K |
| 1994 | 56.1% | 11.1% | 21.3% | 11.4% | 56.8% | 0.0% | $771.84M | $4K | 2.6% | $4K |
| 1995 | 57.0% | 12.5% | 21.3% | 12.0% | 56.4% | 0.7% | $818.59M | $4K | 2.9% | $4K |
| 1996 | 58.0% | 13.8% | 21.5% | 11.8% | 55.9% | 1.1% | $850.34M | $4K | 6.0% | $4K |
| 1997 | 58.9% | 12.7% | 20.5% | 11.3% | 57.2% | 4.2% | $872.92M | $4K | 1.1% | $4K |
| 1998 | 58.7% | 14.3% | 20.6% | 10.6% | 57.5% | 3.9% | $929.05M | $4K | 2.2% | $4K |
| 1999 | 59.3% | 12.8% | 20.2% | 11.1% | 59.1% | 9.4% | $999.71M | $4K | 2.6% | $4K |
| 2000 | 59.5% | 10.8% | 22.7% | 10.6% | 57.2% | 12.2% | $1.14B | $5K | 3.1% | $4K |
| 2001 | 59.8% | 9.1% | 20.9% | 9.5% | 59.2% | 5.0% | $1.17B | $5K | 3.7% | $4K |
| 2002 | 60.0% | 10.0% | 19.9% | 9.2% | 60.0% | 5.4% | $1.24B | $5K | 4.2% | $5K |
| 2003 | 60.3% | 10.3% | 17.3% | 10.5% | 61.5% | 9.7% | $1.31B | $5K | 2.3% | $5K |
| 2004 | 60.5% | 10.6% | 17.5% | 10.3% | 61.5% | 4.8% | $1.40B | $5K | 6.4% | $5K |
| 2005 | 60.7% | 10.9% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 62.5% | 2.2% | $1.47B | $5K | -1.1% | $5K |
| 2006 | 61.0% | 9.4% | 19.0% | 9.5% | 60.5% | 4.5% | $1.59B | $6K | -7.1% | $5K |
| 2007 | 61.2% | 8.5% | 20.2% | 8.7% | 60.1% | 3.3% | $1.71B | $6K | 2.3% | $5K |
| 2008 | 61.5% | 8.2% | 20.2% | 8.3% | 60.4% | -1.6% | $1.74B | $6K | 6.4% | $5K |
| 2009 | 61.7% | 8.3% | 19.4% | 8.5% | 61.6% | -0.4% | $1.69B | $5K | -1.1% | $5K |
| 2010 | 61.9% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% | 61.6% | 1.4% | $1.75B | $5K | 0.9% | $5K |
| 2011 | 62.2% | 8.4% | 18.9% | 8.9% | 60.9% | -0.1% | $1.83B | $6K | 1.6% | $5K |
| 2012 | 62.4% | 8.4% | 16.1% | 10.4% | 61.8% | 3.9% | $1.92B | $6K | 1.3% | $5K |
| 2013 | 62.6% | 8.3% | 15.8% | 10.1% | 62.2% | 4.1% | $2.04B | $6K | 0.5% | $6K |
| 2014 | 63.5% | 8.2% | 15.8% | 10.2% | 61.9% | 3.9% | $2.14B | $6K | 1.2% | $6K |
| 2015 | 63.9% | 7.6% | 14.6% | 9.6% | 62.2% | 2.8% | $2.19B | $6K | -0.9% | $6K |
| 2016 | 64.2% | 7.0% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 61.9% | 0.0% | $2.24B | $6K | 0.7% | $6K |
| 2017 | 64.0% | 6.6% | 14.1% | 8.6% | 62.6% | -1.8% | $2.27B | $6K | 1.1% | $5K |
| 2018 | 67.3% | 9.3% | 13.7% | 7.2% | 63.8% | 0.8% | $2.29B | $6K | 0.3% | $6K |
| 2019 | 69.7% | 9.1% | 14.0% | 6.6% | 64.1% | 4.3% | $2.38B | $6K | 0.2% | $6K |
| 2020 | 54.7% | 10.8% | 16.2% | 8.4% | 61.4% | -13.5% | $2.05B | $5K | 0.1% | $5K |
| 2021 | 60.4% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 7.9% | 61.1% | 18.0% | $2.43B | $6K | 3.2% | $6K |
| 2022 | 58.3% | 8.7% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 61.6% | 9.3% | $2.85B | $7K | 6.3% | $7K |
| 2023 | 57.6% | 8.3% | 14.4% | 8.1% | 62.1% | 0.5% | $3.05B | $7K | 4.4% | $7K |
| 2024 | 56.9% | 8.7% | 14.6% | 7.9% | 62.4% | 3.5% | $3.20B | $8K | 3.3% | $7K |
| 2025 | 59.1% | 8.9% |
Trade
Trade summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Openness | 109.0% | 2024 | 80.0%1981 | 111.2%2012 | 67.1%1985 | +1.9 pts / 10y | +15.7 pts / 25y25y | 54.7% | 31.4% | Derived | |
| Imports | $1.72B | 2024 | $123.64M1981 | $1.72B2024 | $104.50M1983 | +$618.16M / 10y | +$1.23B / 25y25y | $29.11T | $5.74T | WorldBankWdi | |
| Exports | $1.77B | 2024 | $84.97M1981 | $1.77B2024 | $70.95M1982 | +$582.60M / 10y | +$1.33B / 25y25y | $29.85T | $4.76T | WorldBankWdi |
Trade year by year
| Year | Trade Openness | Imports | Exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 80.0% | $123.64M | $84.97M |
| 1982 | 71.8% | $107.60M | $70.95M |
| 1983 | 69.1% | $104.50M | $76.52M |
| 1984 | 80.8% | $125.85M | $108.65M |
| 1985 | 67.1% | $109.05M | $83.65M |
| 1986 | 69.7% | $112.66M | $104.36M |
| 1987 | 76.8% | $147.24M | $137.94M |
| 1988 | 81.5% | $182.37M | $161.08M |
| 1989 | 78.4% | $212.19M | $172.91M |
| 1990 | 79.4% | $210.78M | $223.30M |
| 1991 | 79.2% | $257.77M | $214.67M |
| 1992 | 80.3% | $273.59M | $285.42M |
| 1993 | 75.7% | $280.29M | $289.53M |
| 1994 | 80.9% | $303.86M | $320.42M |
| 1995 | 77.3% | $303.82M | $329.25M |
| 1996 | 79.6% | $321.62M | $355.03M |
| 1997 | 85.5% | $363.62M | $382.29M |
| 1998 | 85.3% | $391.28M | $401.04M |
| 1999 | 93.3% | $492.34M | $440.62M |
| 2000 | 96.6% | $611.54M | $487.92M |
| 2001 | 93.2% | $600.98M | $490.93M |
| 2002 | 93.1% | $615.21M | $542.61M |
| 2003 | 94.4% | $651.45M | $583.09M |
| 2004 | 86.4% | $617.49M | $592.08M |
| 2005 | 93.0% | $696.87M | $674.19M |
| 2006 | 98.9% | $748.77M | $823.90M |
| 2007 | 96.0% | $774.19M | $862.99M |
| 2008 | 105.5% | $897.43M | $935.98M |
| 2009 | 89.6% | $745.03M | $767.11M |
| 2010 | 94.9% | $773.63M | $885.43M |
| 2011 | 106.9% | $919.32M | $1.04B |
| 2012 | 111.2% | $993.82M | $1.14B |
| 2013 | 108.7% | $1.07B | $1.14B |
| 2014 | 107.1% | $1.10B | $1.19B |
| 2015 | 104.1% | $1.15B | $1.13B |
| 2016 | 96.5% | $1.10B | $1.06B |
| 2017 | 97.7% | $1.09B | $1.13B |
| 2018 | 101.0% | $1.13B | $1.18B |
| 2019 | 102.4% | $1.20B | $1.24B |
| 2020 | 81.6% | $900.92M | $770.54M |
| 2021 | 99.0% | $1.25B | $1.16B |
| 2022 | 107.8% | $1.57B | $1.50B |
| 2023 | 106.4% | $1.57B | $1.68B |
| 2024 | 109.0% | $1.72B | $1.77B |
Connectivity
Connectivity summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Broadband | 9.8 | 2022 | 0.42003 | 9.82022 | 0.42003 | +6.8 / 10y | +9.4 / 19y19y | 17.7 | 29.6 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Secure Servers | 464,560.1 | 2024 | 215.52010 | 464,560.12024 | 215.52010 | +463,714.6 / 10y | +464,344.6 / 14y14y | 16,260.9 | 113,793.1 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Mobile Subscriptions | 67.2 | 2022 | 0.01981 | 68.02011 | 0.01981 | +15.6 / 10y | +66.0 / 25y25y | 107.6 | 105.9 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Internet Users | 80.0% | 2024 | 0.0%1990 | 80.0%2024 | 0.0%1990 | +41.3 pts / 10y | +75.9 pts / 25y25y | 72.6% | 88.0% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Electricity Access | 99.6% | 2023 | 67.0%1991 | 99.6%2023 | 67.0%1991 | +8.5 pts / 10y | +22.0 pts / 25y25y | 91.6% | 98.7% | WorldBankWdi |
Connectivity year by year
| Year | Fixed Broadband | Secure Servers | Mobile Subscriptions | Internet Users | Electricity Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1982 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1983 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1984 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1985 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1986 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1987 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1988 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1989 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1990 | 0.0 | 0.0% | |||
| 1991 | 0.0 | 67.0% | |||
| 1992 | 0.0 | 72.2% | |||
| 1993 | 0.2 | 73.1% | |||
| 1994 | 0.4 | 74.0% | |||
| 1995 | 0.8 | 0.0% | 74.9% | ||
| 1996 | 1.0 | 0.9% | 75.8% | ||
| 1997 | 1.2 | 1.3% | 76.7% | ||
| 1998 | 1.6 | 2.1% | 77.6% | ||
| 1999 | 2.8 | 4.1% | 78.5% | ||
| 2000 | 7.0 | 6.0% | 79.0% | ||
| 2001 | 15.8 | 80.2% | |||
| 2002 | 20.2 | 5.7% | 81.0% | ||
| 2003 | 0.4 | 22.9 | 81.8% | ||
| 2004 | 1.0 | 27.6 | 9.8% | 82.6% | |
| 2005 | 1.8 | 34.3 | 17.0% | 83.5% | |
| 2006 | 2.5 | 41.0 | 24.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2007 | 2.5 | 40.0 | 24.6% | 85.2% | |
| 2008 | 2.6 | 52.6 | 26.3% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 2.7 | 51.8 | 27.2% | 86.9% | |
| 2010 | 2.8 | 215.5 | 60.6 | 28.2% | 89.9% |
| 2011 | 3.0 | 284.1 | 68.0 | 30.7% | 91.7% |
| 2012 | 3.0 | 989.8 | 51.6 | 31.0% | 90.9% |
| 2013 | 2.9 | 1,027.4 | 51.1 | 33.6% | 91.1% |
| 2014 | 2.8 | 845.5 | 49.4 | 38.7% | 91.5% |
| 2015 | 4.9 | 1,156.2 | 59.5 | 41.6% | 91.8% |
| 2016 | 5.0 | 1,532.7 | 61.1 | 44.6% | 93.3% |
| 2017 | 5.1 | 8,057.3 | 64.2 | 48.9% | 94.2% |
| 2018 | 6.5 | 11,682.5 | 64.8 | 53.6% | 91.7% |
| 2019 | 7.7 | 42,674.3 | 66.1 | 58.8% | 92.7% |
| 2020 | 9.2 | 133,632.0 | 67.6 | 64.4% | 96.8% |
| 2021 | 9.1 | 319,745.2 | 66.8 | 70.7% | 97.7% |
| 2022 | 9.8 | 342,413.0 | 67.2 | 70.0% | 98.6% |
| 2023 | 405,693.4 | 70.2% | 99.6% | ||
| 2024 | 464,560.1 | 80.0% |
Education
Education summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Literacy | 87.9% | 2022 | 70.3%1991 | 90.9%2015 | 70.3%1991 | +11.0 pts / 10y | +17.6 pts / 25y25y | 80.2% | 93.2% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Tertiary Enrollment | 24.8% | 2024 | 15.2%2001 | 25.9%2020 | 15.2%2001 | +0.8 pts / 10y | +9.6 pts / 23y23y | 51.1% | 46.1% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Secondary Enrollment | 86.5% | 2024 | 55.1%1981 | 88.8%2021 | 55.1%1981 | +6.1 pts / 10y | +21.7 pts / 25y25y | 83.4% | 92.0% | WorldBankWdi |
Education year by year
| Year | Adult Literacy | Tertiary Enrollment | Secondary Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 55.1% | ||
| 1982 | 56.2% | ||
| 1983 | |||
| 1984 | |||
| 1985 | |||
| 1986 | 64.2% | ||
| 1987 | 65.1% | ||
| 1988 | |||
| 1989 | |||
| 1990 | |||
| 1991 | 70.3% | 60.5% | |
| 1992 | |||
| 1993 | |||
| 1994 | 66.8% | ||
| 1995 | 66.8% | ||
| 1996 | |||
| 1997 | |||
| 1998 | |||
| 1999 | 64.8% | ||
| 2000 | 76.9% | 67.7% | |
| 2001 | 15.2% | 69.3% | |
| 2002 | 17.1% | ||
| 2003 | 16.3% | 75.2% | |
| 2004 | 15.7% | 76.6% | |
| 2005 | 16.1% | 75.3% | |
| 2006 | 16.9% | 76.1% | |
| 2007 | 17.9% | 75.5% | |
| 2008 | 18.8% | 75.4% | |
| 2009 | 22.1% | 75.1% | |
| 2010 | 21.6% | 75.6% | |
| 2011 | 21.5% | 76.1% | |
| 2012 | 24.0% | 78.8% | |
| 2013 | 24.0% | 80.7% | |
| 2014 | 24.0% | 80.4% | |
| 2015 | 90.9% | 23.4% | 81.3% |
| 2016 | 24.5% | 87.7% | |
| 2017 | 24.7% | 86.3% | |
| 2018 | 24.6% | 86.3% | |
| 2019 | 25.1% | 87.5% | |
| 2020 | 25.9% | 86.2% | |
| 2021 | 23.7% | 88.8% | |
| 2022 | 87.9% | 24.0% | 87.4% |
| 2023 | 22.4% | 83.6% | |
| 2024 | 24.8% | 86.5% |
Health
Health summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 1.09 | 2018 | 0.271984 | 1.162012 | 0.271984 | +0.04 / 10y | +0.59 / 25y25y | 1.59 | 2.47 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Hospital Beds | 1.00 | 2023 | 3.321986 | 3.321986 | 0.952016 | -0.09 / 10y | -1.13 / 25y25y | 4.14 | 1.96 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Measles Immunization | 84.0% | 2024 | 40.0%1981 | 99.0%2013 | 40.0%1981 | -11.0 pts / 10y | +2.0 pts / 25y25y | 88.9% | 88.9% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Maternal Mortality | 67.0 | 2023 | 98.01985 | 157.02021 | 39.02011 | +26.0 / 10y | -12.0 / 25y25y | 111.8 | 35.0 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Life Expectancy | 73.7 | 2024 | 67.11981 | 73.72024 | 67.11981 | +2.3 / 10y | +4.8 / 25y25y | 73.4 | 77.5 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Infant Mortality | 10.8 | 2024 | 49.01981 | 49.01981 | 10.82024 | -2.8 / 10y | -9.5 / 25y25y | 19.0 | 8.7 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Under-5 Mortality | 12.7 | 2024 | 63.51981 | 63.51981 | 12.72024 | -3.6 / 10y | -12.7 / 25y25y | 24.7 | 10.1 | WorldBankWdi |
Health year by year
| Year | Physicians | Hospital Beds | Measles Immunization | Maternal Mortality | Life Expectancy | Infant Mortality | Under-5 Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 40.0% | 67.1 | 49.0 | 63.5 | |||
| 1982 | 51.0% | 67.3 | 47.1 | 60.9 | |||
| 1983 | 43.0% | 67.6 | 45.2 | 58.2 | |||
| 1984 | 0.27 | 43.0% | 68.0 | 43.3 | 55.6 | ||
| 1985 | 49.0% | 98.0 | 68.3 | 41.3 | 52.9 | ||
| 1986 | 0.45 | 3.32 | 85.0% | 87.0 | 68.7 | 39.2 | 50.1 |
| 1987 | 53.0% | 83.0 | 69.1 | 37.1 | 47.3 | ||
| 1988 | 0.47 | 59.0% | 82.0 | 69.4 | 35.0 | 44.6 | |
| 1989 | 71.0% | 80.0 | 69.5 | 33.0 | 41.9 | ||
| 1990 | 0.64 | 2.70 | 86.0% | 77.0 | 69.6 | 31.0 | 39.4 |
| 1991 | 76.0% | 75.0 | 69.6 | 29.2 | 37.1 | ||
| 1992 | 69.0% | 74.0 | 69.6 | 27.6 | 34.9 | ||
| 1993 | 0.49 | 2.80 | 80.0% | 73.0 | 69.6 | 26.1 | 33.0 |
| 1994 | 82.0% | 72.0 | 69.6 | 24.9 | 31.4 | ||
| 1995 | 0.60 | 2.50 | 83.0% | 73.0 | 69.5 | 23.8 | 29.9 |
| 1996 | 0.55 | 2.13 | 81.0% | 74.0 | 69.4 | 22.8 | 28.6 |
| 1997 | 85.0% | 77.0 | 69.2 | 21.9 | 27.5 | ||
| 1998 | 84.0% | 79.0 | 68.9 | 21.1 | 26.4 | ||
| 1999 | 82.0% | 77.0 | 69.0 | 20.3 | 25.4 | ||
| 2000 | 1.04 | 96.0% | 78.0 | 68.9 | 19.6 | 24.5 | |
| 2001 | 94.0% | 76.0 | 68.9 | 18.9 | 23.6 | ||
| 2002 | 88.0% | 68.0 | 69.5 | 18.4 | 22.8 | ||
| 2003 | 96.0% | 67.0 | 69.8 | 17.9 | 22.1 | ||
| 2004 | 97.0% | 63.0 | 70.2 | 17.4 | 21.5 | ||
| 2005 | 95.0% | 60.0 | 70.3 | 17.1 | 21.0 | ||
| 2006 | 99.0% | 55.0 | 70.5 | 16.8 | 20.6 | ||
| 2007 | 96.0% | 52.0 | 70.7 | 16.5 | 20.2 | ||
| 2008 | 1.14 | 96.0% | 48.0 | 70.7 | 16.2 | 19.7 | |
| 2009 | 0.77 | 1.12 | 97.0% | 45.0 | 70.8 | 15.9 | 19.3 |
| 2010 | 1.12 | 98.0% | 41.0 | 70.9 | 15.5 | 18.8 | |
| 2011 | 1.10 | 98.0% | 39.0 | 71.0 | 15.1 | 18.3 | |
| 2012 | 1.16 | 1.09 | 96.0% | 40.0 | 71.1 | 14.7 | 17.7 |
| 2013 | 1.09 | 99.0% | 41.0 | 71.3 | 14.2 | 17.0 | |
| 2014 | 1.04 | 95.0% | 44.0 | 71.4 | 13.6 | 16.3 | |
| 2015 | 0.97 | 96.0% | 47.0 | 71.6 | 13.1 | 15.6 | |
| 2016 | 0.95 | 95.0% | 51.0 | 71.8 | 12.6 | 15.0 | |
| 2017 | 1.13 | 1.04 | 90.0% | 56.0 | 72.1 | 12.1 | 14.4 |
| 2018 | 1.09 | 1.04 | 97.0% | 60.0 | 72.3 | 11.7 | 13.9 |
| 2019 | 96.0% | 61.0 | 72.6 | 11.4 | 13.5 | ||
| 2020 | 0.98 | 82.0% | 88.0 | 71.6 | 11.1 | 13.2 | |
| 2021 | 1.09 | 79.0% | 157.0 | 70.9 | 11.0 | 13.0 | |
| 2022 | 1.07 | 81.0% | 110.0 | 72.2 | 10.9 | 12.8 | |
| 2023 | 1.00 | 93.0% | 67.0 | 73.6 | 10.9 | 12.8 | |
| 2024 | 84.0% | 73.7 | 10.8 | 12.7 |
Environment
Environment summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land | 8.0% | 2023 | 4.3%1981 | 8.0%2023 | 4.3%1981 | +1.0 pts / 10y | +1.5 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Renewable Electricity | 92.9% | 2021 | 45.5%2000 | 94.3%2020 | 34.2%2003 | +1.9 pts / 10y | +47.4 pts / 21y21y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fossil Fuel Energy | 0.0% | 2007 | 0.0%1990 | 0.0%2007 | 0.0%1990 | 0.0 pts / 10y | 0.0 pts / 17y17y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 Emissions | 389 | 2024 | 711981 | 3982019 | 611983 | +184 / 10y | +192 / 25y25y | 37,916,447 | 5,852,770 | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 per Capita | 0.93 | 2024 | 0.481981 | 1.032019 | 0.371988 | +0.35 / 10y | +0.09 / 25y25y | 4.69 | 9.68 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Forest Area | 54.5% | 2023 | 70.1%1990 | 70.1%1990 | 54.5%2023 | -4.9 pts / 10y | -10.7 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi |
Environment year by year
| Year | Agricultural Land | Renewable Electricity | Fossil Fuel Energy | CO2 Emissions | CO2 per Capita | Forest Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4.3% | 71 | 0.48 | |||
| 1982 | 4.3% | 63 | 0.41 | |||
| 1983 | 4.3% | 61 | 0.39 | |||
| 1984 | 4.3% | 73 | 0.45 | |||
| 1985 | 4.4% | 73 | 0.45 | |||
| 1986 | 4.5% | 94 | 0.56 | |||
| 1987 | 4.9% | 82 | 0.48 | |||
| 1988 | 5.0% | 65 | 0.37 | |||
| 1989 | 5.3% | 97 | 0.54 | |||
| 1990 | 5.5% | 0.0% | 127 | 0.69 | 70.1% | |
| 1991 | 5.7% | 145 | 0.77 | 69.5% | ||
| 1992 | 6.0% | 121 | 0.63 | 68.9% | ||
| 1993 | 6.3% | 118 | 0.61 | 68.3% | ||
| 1994 | 6.3% | 115 | 0.58 | 67.7% | ||
| 1995 | 6.4% | 130 | 0.64 | 67.1% | ||
| 1996 | 6.4% | 108 | 0.51 | 66.4% | ||
| 1997 | 6.5% | 186 | 0.85 | 65.8% | ||
| 1998 | 6.5% | 189 | 0.84 | 65.2% | ||
| 1999 | 6.6% | 197 | 0.85 | 64.6% | ||
| 2000 | 6.5% | 45.5% | 140 | 0.58 | 64.0% | |
| 2001 | 6.5% | 56.7% | 143 | 0.57 | 63.7% | |
| 2002 | 6.7% | 55.3% | 142 | 0.56 | 63.4% | |
| 2003 | 6.7% | 34.2% | 150 | 0.57 | 63.1% | |
| 2004 | 6.7% | 38.7% | 0.0% | 137 | 0.50 | 62.8% |
| 2005 | 6.7% | 43.2% | 0.0% | 151 | 0.54 | 62.5% |
| 2006 | 6.7% | 77.6% | 0.0% | 175 | 0.61 | 62.2% |
| 2007 | 6.7% | 75.8% | 0.0% | 168 | 0.57 | 61.9% |
| 2008 | 6.7% | 85.6% | 163 | 0.53 | 61.6% | |
| 2009 | 6.8% | 68.4% | 197 | 0.63 | 61.3% | |
| 2010 | 6.9% | 89.7% | 233 | 0.73 | 61.0% | |
| 2011 | 6.9% | 90.9% | 150 | 0.46 | 60.5% | |
| 2012 | 7.0% | 87.3% | 163 | 0.49 | 60.0% | |
| 2013 | 7.0% | 90.4% | 206 | 0.60 | 59.5% | |
| 2014 | 7.0% | 90.1% | 205 | 0.59 | 58.9% | |
| 2015 | 7.5% | 87.1% | 247 | 0.69 | 58.4% | |
| 2016 | 7.5% | 86.5% | 261 | 0.72 | 57.9% | |
| 2017 | 7.5% | 86.7% | 285 | 0.76 | 57.5% | |
| 2018 | 7.5% | 79.7% | 285 | 0.75 | 57.0% | |
| 2019 | 7.6% | 60.2% | 398 | 1.03 | 56.5% | |
| 2020 | 7.9% | 94.3% | 319 | 0.82 | 56.0% | |
| 2021 | 8.0% | 92.9% | 336 | 0.85 | 55.5% | |
| 2022 | 8.0% | 355 | 0.88 | 55.0% | ||
| 2023 | 8.0% | 376 | 0.91 | 54.5% | ||
| 2024 | 389 | 0.93 |
Generated 2026-04-12T13:32:34.7701392Z
Sources: CiaWorldLeaders | ConstituteChronology | CountryPageNarrative | CowStateSystem | GeoBoundariesADM0 | Roster | SiteModernCountryData | UNWorldPopulationProspects | WorldBankMetadata | WorldBankWdi