SIB Director General Assumes Pro Tempore Presidency of CENTROESTAD

Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) Director General, Dr. Leopold Perriott, has assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Central American Statistical Commission (CENTROESTAD). As one of the regional organizations of the Central American System of Integration (SICA), this organization is comprised of the heads of the national statistical offices of the six Central American countries…

In March 2018, consumer prices down 0.6%, imports down 3.9 % and domestic exports down 18.5%.

Yesterday, 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 Figures released by the Institute show that the All-Items Consumer Price Index for March 2018 stood at 104.5, a decrease from 105.1 in March 2017. On average, during this…

Economy grows by 2.8% in the fourth quarter 2017, consumer prices decrease by 0.5%, both imports and exports down.

Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and 4th quarter Gross Domestic Product. Consumer Price Index Figures released by the Institute show that the All-Items Consumer Price Index for February 2018 stood at 104.5, a decrease from 105.1 in February 2017. On average, during this…

The year begins with consumer prices up 0.9%, imports up 5.9%, and domestic exports down 25.5%

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 Figures released by the Institute show that the All-Items Consumer Price Index for January 2018 stood at 105, an increase from 104.1 in January 2017. On average, during this…

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…