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Unemployment is down to 2.1 percent in September 2024, Multidimensional poverty is down to 22.1 percent in September 2024, and the economy grows by 6.6 percent in the third quarter 2024

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the Labor Force Survey, the Multidimensional Poverty Index for September 2024, and the gross domestic product in the 3rd quarter of 2024. Labour Force Survey Preliminary results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s most recent Labour Force Survey (LFS) show that the unemployment rate…

STATISTICAL INSTITUTE OF BELIZE HOSTS TOOL FOR ASSESSING STATISTICAL CAPACITY (TASC) WORKSHOP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATISTICAL INSTITUTE OF BELIZE HOSTS  TOOL FOR ASSESSING STATISTICAL CAPACITY (TASC) WORKSHOP   BELMOPAN CITY, BELIZE, November 27, 2024 – The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), held a workshop yesterday at the Belize Biltmore Plaza. The workshop focused on assessing the statistical capacity…

Consumer prices up 2.1 percent, imports up 14 percent, domestic exports down 5.4 percent, and consumer confidence index up 13.9 percent in October 2024

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and the consumer confidence index for October 2024. Consumer Price Index Results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that, for the month of October 2024, the All-Items CPI, which summarizes price…

BELIZE TO HOST 2024 CARICOM STATISTICS MEETINGS IN PLACENCIA – October 31 – November 8, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BELIZE TO HOST 2024 CARICOM STATISTICS MEETINGS IN PLACENCIA – October 31 – November 8, 2024   BELMOPAN CITY, BELIZE, November 1, 2024 – The Government of Belize, in partnership with the Statistical Institute of Belize, the CARICOM Secretariat, the United Nations Population Fund, the European Union, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, will…

Consumer prices up 2.6 percent, imports up 13.5 percent, domestic exports up 39 percent, and consumer confidence index down 10.9 percent in September 2024

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and the consumer confidence index for September 2024. Consumer Price Index Results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that for the month of September 2024, the All-Items CPI, which summarizes price…

2024 STATISTICAL DATA USERS CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   2024 STATISTICAL DATA USERS CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS Belmopan City, Cayo, October 23, 2024 – The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) proudly announces the successful completion of the 2024 Statistical Data Users Conference, held at the Belize Biltmore Plaza in Belize City. This engaging event brought together over…

Statistical Institute of Belize Celebrates Caribbean Statistics Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   STATISTICAL INSTITUTE OF BELIZE CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN STATISTICS DAY Belmopan City, Cayo, October 15, 2024 – The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) is pleased to celebrate the 16th anniversary of Caribbean Statistics Day on October 15th under the theme “Improving Lives Through Statistics: Strengthening and Innovating Together.” This theme underscores our commitment to…

Economy grows by 10.5 percent in the second quarter 2024, consumer confidence at 43.6, consumer prices up 3.1 percent, imports down 20.2 percent, and domestic exports down 39.2 percent in August 2024

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, consumer confidence index, and gross domestic product in the 2nd quarter of 2024. Consumer Price Index Data from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that, for the month of August 2024, the…

Consumer prices up 3.8 percent, imports up 4.6 percent, domestic exports up 112.2 percent, and consumer confidence index up 1.0 percent in July 2024

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and the consumer confidence index for July 2024. Consumer Price Index For the month of July 2024, the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that the All-Items CPI, which summarizes price levels across…

Consumer prices up 3.7 percent, imports up 18.4 percent, domestic exports down 37.7 percent, and consumer confidence index up 1.2 percent in June 2024

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and the consumer confidence index for June 2024. Consumer Price Index Results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that, for June 2024, the All-Items CPI, which summarizes price levels across all…