Belize Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Belize unemployment rate for 2021 was 8.22%, a 0.24% decline from 2020.
- Belize unemployment rate for 2020 was 8.46%, a 1.75% increase from 2019.
- Belize unemployment rate for 2019 was 6.71%, a 0.07% increase from 2018.
- Belize unemployment rate for 2018 was 6.64%, a 0.04% increase from 2017.
Belize Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2021 |
8.22% |
-0.24% |
2020 |
8.46% |
1.75% |
2019 |
6.71% |
0.07% |
2018 |
6.64% |
0.04% |
2017 |
6.60% |
-0.40% |
2016 |
7.00% |
-0.58% |
2015 |
7.58% |
-0.66% |
2014 |
8.24% |
-0.11% |
2013 |
8.35% |
0.04% |
2012 |
8.31% |
0.02% |
2011 |
8.28% |
0.04% |
2010 |
8.24% |
-0.01% |
2009 |
8.25% |
0.07% |
2008 |
8.18% |
-0.33% |
2007 |
8.51% |
-0.88% |
2006 |
9.39% |
-1.52% |
2005 |
10.91% |
0.32% |
2004 |
10.59% |
0.35% |
2003 |
10.24% |
0.20% |
2002 |
10.04% |
0.97% |
2001 |
9.07% |
-1.78% |
2000 |
10.85% |
-1.99% |
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% |
0.09% |
1992 |
9.69% |
-0.01% |
1991 |
9.70% |
-0.01% |