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Belize Population 2023
Belize is a country located on the northeastern coast of Central America. It has the lowest population and population density in Central America. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Belize in 2020 is 410,825 (4.10 Lakh)
The total Land Area of Belize is 22,806 sq. km (8,805 sq. mi) & the Population Density of Belize is 17 per Km2 (45 people per mi2).
| Belize | 2023 Population |
| Total Population | 410,825 |
| Global Rank | 1778 |
| Land Area | 22,806 sq.km (8,805 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 147 |
| Pop. Density | 124 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Belmopan |
Source: World Population Prospects 2019
Belize has a population growth rate during 2020-2021 of 1.86%. Its estimated population in 2021 is 404,915 (4 Lakhs ). The total Land Area of Belize is 22,806 sq.km (8,805 sq. mi) & the Population Density of Belize is 17 per Km2 (45 people per mi2).
| Belize | 2020 Population |
| Total Population | 397,621 (3.98 Lakhs) |
| Global Rank | 177 |
| Share of World Pop. | 0.01% |
| Land Area | 22,806 sq.km (8,805 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 147 |
| Pop. Density | 124 people/sq. km |
Source: UN World Population Prospects
Religion in Belize
Christianity is the dominant religion in Belize. The single largest denomination is the Roman Catholic Church with about 40.1% of the population. Next, come the various denomination of protestant churches.
People who declared they belonged to no religion make up 15.5% of the population. 11.2% adhere to other religions which include the Maya religion, Afro-American religions (Garifuna religion, Obeah, and Myalism), Mormons, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Baháʼís, Rastafarians, and others.
Religion percentage in Belize
| Religion | Percentage |
| Christians | 73.30% |
| -Roman Catholic | -40.10% |
| – Pentecostal | -8.40% |
| -Seventh-day Adventist | -5.40% |
| -Anglican | -4.70% |
| – Mennonite | -3.70% |
| – Baptist | -3.60% |
| – Methodist | -2.90% |
| – Nazarene | -2.80% |
| – Jehovah’s Witness | -1.70% |
| No religion | 15.50% |
| Other religions | 11.20% |
Top Cities in Belize by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Belize City | 57,169 |
| 2 | San Ignacio | 17,878 |
| 3 | Belmopan | 13,939 |
| 4 | Orange Walk Town | 13,708 |
| 5 | San Pedro Town | 11,767 |
| 6 | Corozal Town | 10,287 |
| 7 | Dangriga | 9,593 |
| 8 | Benque Viejo del Carmen | 6,140 |
| 9 | Ladyville | 5,458 |
| 10 | Punta Gorda | 5,351 |