About Belize
Belize is located in Central America along the Caribbean Sea with an
estimated population of 390,353 people. It became an independent
nation in 1981, and tourism has become the biggest drivers along with
agriculture and services. Belize’s primary exports are citrus, sugar, and
bananas.
Belize is considered an upper-middle-income country with a GDP per
capita of $4,806.50. Despite this, a 2009 study revealed that 41.3
percent of the population of Belize lives at or below the poverty line.
The main at-risk group in Belize is the children. In 2016, 49 percent of
the children in Belize lived in poverty. These children lack access to
basic needs such as food & healthcare and are vulnerable to exploitation.
Belize Ethnic Groups
Belize is diverse with different Ethnic Groups such as:
- Mestizo - 52.9%
- Creole - 11.3%
- Maya - 6.1%
- Garifuna - 3.9%
- East Indian - 3.6%
- Mennonites - 1.2%
- Asian - 1.2%
- Other - 1.3%
