Consumer prices increase 4.2 percent, imports down 9 percent and domestic exports down 61.8 percent in September 2023

Consumer Price Index Data from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that, for the month of September 2023, the overall national inflation rate for the month was 4.2 percent. The All-Items CPI, which summarizes price levels across all categories of consumer goods and services, stood at 116.7, up…

SIB Celebrates Caribbean Statistics Day: ‘One Voice, One Caricom, Everyone Counts’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   SIB Celebrates Caribbean Statistics Day: ‘One Voice, One Caricom, Everyone Counts’   Belmopan, October 10th, 2023 – On Sunday, October 15th, 2023, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) will join its regional counterparts in commemorating the 15th anniversary of Caribbean Statistics Day under the theme “One Voice, One Caricom, Everyone Counts”.…

Economy grows by 2.6 percent in the second quarter 2023, consumer prices up 3.4 percent, imports up 19.4 percent, and domestic exports up 102.7 percent in August 2023.

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and gross domestic product in the 2nd quarter of 2023. Consumer Price Index For August 2023, the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that the All-Items CPI, which summarizes price levels across all…

Consumer prices increase 2.8 percent, imports up 6.9 percent and domestic exports down 31.2 percent in July 2023

Consumer Price Index Results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that, for July 2023, the All-Items CPI, which summarizes price levels across all categories of consumer goods and services, stood at 114.6, up from 111.5 in July 2022. The overall national inflation rate for the month was 2.8…

Government of Belize, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), and UNICEF Belize host a Data Needs Assessment Workshop for Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Government of Belize, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), and UNICEF Belize host a Data Needs Assessment Workshop for Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) Belize City, July 28, 2023 – From July 27 to July 28, the Government of Belize, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), and the United Nations Children’s Fund…

Consumer prices increase 3.3 percent, imports down 10.6 percent and domestic exports down 6.5 percent in June 2023

Consumer Price Index Data from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s most recent monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that for June 2023, the overall national inflation rate stood at 3.3 percent, with an All-Items CPI of 114.1 for that month, compared to a CPI of 110.5 in June of 2022. This was once again…

Unemployment rate at 2.8 percent in April 2023, economy grew by 11.5 percent in the first quarter 2023, consumer prices up 3.7 percent, and both imports and domestic exports down 3.4 percent and 53.5 percent respectively

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the Consumer Price Index, Merchandise Trade, 1st Quarter 2023 Gross Domestic Product, and the April 2023 Labor Force Survey.   Consumer Price Index For May 2023, the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that the All-Items CPI, which summarizes…

Statistical Institute of Belize Announces Postponement of Press Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Statistical Institute of Belize Announces Postponement of Press Conference   Belmopan, June 20th, 2023 – The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) hereby informs the public that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the press conference scheduled for June 28th, 2023, has been postponed to July 12th, 2023. The Institute appreciates the patience and…

Consumer prices increase 4.6 percent, imports down 13.6 percent and domestic exports up 9.6 percent in April 2023

Consumer Price Index Results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that, for April 2023, the All-Items CPI, which summarizes price levels across all consumer goods and services categories, stood at 113.9. This was up from 108.9 in April 2022, indicating that the overall national inflation rate for April…