The Statistical Institute of Belize hereby informs subscribers, data users, and the general public that our upcoming press releases and press conference scheduled for November 25th have been postponed until December 9th, 2020. This action has been taken as a result of unforeseen circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the upcoming press conference, the…
Consumer Price Index The Statistical Institute of Belize’s latest figures on consumer prices showed that, for the month of September 2020, the national inflation rate stood at 0.3 percent. This was mainly the result of higher home rental and food costs being balanced out by substantially lower prices for fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).…
Over the period October 15th to 20th, the Statistical Institute of Belize will be celebrating Statistics Week. During this week, the Institute will be observing two important events: Caribbean Statistics Day on October 15th and World Statistics Day on October 20th under the theme ‘Connecting the world with data we can trust’. The observance of…
Over the period October 15th to 20th, the Statistical Institute of Belize will be celebrating Statistics Week. During this week, the Institute will be observing two important events: Caribbean Statistics Day on October 15th and World Statistics Day on October 20th under the theme ‘Connecting the world with data we can trust’. The observance of…
Consumer Price Index The Statistical Institute of Belize’s latest figures on consumer prices showed that, for the month of August 2020, the national inflation rate stood at 0.1 percent. Higher prices for various food items as well as home rental costs were balanced out by lower prices for fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The…
Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and the 2nd quarter 2020 gross domestic product. Consumer Price Index The most recent figures from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey show that, as of July 2020, the All-Items CPI stood…
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) today commenced training for its upcoming September Labour Force Survey (LFS). Training will take place from August 24th- September 3rd and a total of 38 interviewers and 9 editors will be participating. In response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the SIB has adapted its method of training,…
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) advises its clients, stakeholders, and the general public that effective Monday, August 17, 2020, its offices will not be open to the public. This is being done as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our staff and valued clients. Nonetheless, the work of the SIB will carry…
Press Release Belmopan, August 11th, 2020 Retirement of the Statistical Institute of Belize’s Director-General The Board of Directors of the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) hereby informs its stakeholders, international and local partners, clients, and the general public that, effective August 1, 2020, Dr. Leopold Perriott, Director General, proceeded on retirement. Ms. Diana…
Consumer Price Index The Statistical Institute of Belize’s latest figures on consumer prices showed that, for the month of June 2020, the national inflation rate stood at 0.2 percent. The All-Items Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased marginally from 105.1 in June 2019 to 105.3 in June 2020. This minimal overall change in comparison to June…