The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), in partnership with Statistics Canada (StatCan), is currently hosting a workshop on Census Data Analysis and Dissemination from March 31st to April 6th, 2022. The workshop is attended by representatives of several partner agencies from the National Statistical System (NSS) and SIB staff. Among the various innovations implemented for…
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Statistical Institute of Belize’s founding. The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) maintains its mission to provide Belize with the highest degree of integrity, quality, and strict adherence to professional and international standards, accurate and timely statistical information to facilitate effective policy and decision-making. The SIB reaffirms its commitment…
The most recent results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey show that for February 2022, the All-Items CPI, which summarizes price levels across all categories of goods and services, stood at 106.6, up from 102 recorded for February 2021. This indicated that the country experienced an overall national inflation…
Today, the SIB began training field supervisors for the 2022 Population and Housing Census. The two-and-a-half-week training will take place in each of the country’s nine municipalities (except Benque Viejo Town). During this period, 137 field supervisors will receive extensive training on the Census questionnaire and the various computer applications developed for the Census. The…
Today, the SIB completed its training of trainers for the upcoming 2022 Population and Housing Census. The training commenced on February 14th with twenty-seven persons participating in the program. Most participants were permanent staff from various departments within the Institute who will be posted in the major municipalities across the country to oversee the conduct…
Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and the 4th quarter of 2021 gross domestic product. Consumer Price Index For the first month of 2022, the All-Items Consumer Price Index (CPI), which summarizes price levels across all categories of goods and services, stood at…
The most recent data from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey indicated that, for December 2021, the All-items CPI, which summarizes price levels across all categories of goods and services, stood at 105.7, an increase from 100.7 recorded for December 2020 (see Figure 1). This indicates that, for December 2021,…
Results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that, as of November 2021, the All-Items CPI, which summarizes price levels across all categories of consumer goods and services, stood at 106.1, up from 100.4 in November 2020 (see Figure 1). This indicated that the country experienced an overall national…
Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the Consumer Price Index, Merchandise Trade, 3rd Quarter 2021 Gross Domestic Product, and the September 2021 Labor Force Survey. Consumer Price Index The most recent results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey show that for October 2021,…
Results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s most recent monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that, as of September 2021, the All-Items CPI, which summarizes all categories of goods and services, stood at 104.6, up from 100.7 in September 2020. The country experienced an overall national inflation rate of 3.8 percent, reflecting that, on…
