AUGUST 2017 – CONSUMER PRICES UP 0.7%, BOTH IMPORTS AND EXPORTS DOWN BY 9.5% AND 61.8% RESPECTIVELY

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index and external trade for the country of Belize. Consumer Price Index The All-Items Consumer Price Index for August 2017 stood at 104.4, an increase from 103.6 in August 2016. On average, during this month in 2017, the prices of goods…

The Labor Force Survey

The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a national household survey that is conducted by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) in April and September each year.  The survey is carried out during these two periods to capture information at the high and low peaks of employment, respectively.  A sample of 2,800 households across the country…

Economy grows by 1.1% in the second quarter 2017, consumer prices increase by 0.6%, both imports and exports down.

Yesterday, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and 2nd quarter Gross Domestic Product. Consumer Price Index Figures released by the Institute show that the All-Items Consumer Price Index for July 2017 stood at 104.4, an increase from 103.8 in July 2016.On average, during this month…

Unemployment rises marginally to 9% in April 2017; economy grows by 2.1% in the first quarter 2017

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, 1st quarter Gross Domestic Product and the preliminary results for the April round of the 2017 Labour Force Survey. Consumer Price Index Figures released by the Institute show that the All-Items Consumer Price Index for May 2017 stood…

Consumer Prices up 2.3%, Imports Down 2.2% and Domestic Exports up 35.5% in March 2017

Consumer Price Index Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index and external trade for the country of Belize.Figures released by the Institute show that the All-Items Consumer Price Index for March 2017 stood at 105.1, an increase from 102.8 in March 2016. On average, during this month…