Belize Unemployment Rate 1991-2022
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Belize unemployment rate for 2020 was 7.82%, a 1.36% increase from 2019.
- Belize unemployment rate for 2019 was 6.46%, a 0.06% decline from 2018.
- Belize unemployment rate for 2018 was 6.52%, a 0.08% decline from 2017.
- Belize unemployment rate for 2017 was 6.60%, a 0.4% decline from 2016.
Belize Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2020 |
7.82% |
1.36% |
2019 |
6.46% |
-0.06% |
2018 |
6.52% |
-0.08% |
2017 |
6.60% |
-0.40% |
2016 |
7.00% |
-0.58% |
2015 |
7.58% |
-0.66% |
2014 |
8.24% |
-0.11% |
2013 |
8.35% |
-0.03% |
2012 |
8.38% |
-0.02% |
2011 |
8.40% |
-0.05% |
2010 |
8.45% |
0.02% |
2009 |
8.43% |
0.25% |
2008 |
8.18% |
-0.33% |
2007 |
8.51% |
-0.88% |
2006 |
9.39% |
-1.52% |
2005 |
10.91% |
0.25% |
2004 |
10.66% |
0.28% |
2003 |
10.38% |
0.34% |
2002 |
10.04% |
0.97% |
2001 |
9.07% |
-1.80% |
2000 |
10.87% |
-1.97% |
1999 |
12.84% |
-1.47% |
1998 |
14.31% |
1.63% |
1997 |
12.68% |
-1.14% |
1996 |
13.82% |
1.34% |
1995 |
12.48% |
1.38% |
1994 |
11.10% |
1.32% |
1993 |
9.78% |
0.12% |
1992 |
9.66% |
0.08% |
1991 |
9.58% |
0.08% |