## Belize and the IMF

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Belize and the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/blz)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/blz/index.md)
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### At a Glance

- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 2.2
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 1.5
- Country Population: 0.424 million
- Date of Membership: March 16, 1982
- [Article IV/Country Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/09/15/belize-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-staff-report-and-statement-by-the-570371): September 15, 2025
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 37.26 million
- Quota (SDR): 26.7 million
- Number of Arrangements since membership: 1

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### Executive Board and Consultations
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was held on September 10, 2025.
- Board Discussions on Belize are included in the Executive Board Calendar.

### Surveillance and Reporting
- Article IV Staff Reports are listed as a key component of IMF engagement with Belize.
- Financial Position in the Fund is tracked as part of the IMF’s interactions with Belize.

### Financial Sector and Transactions
- A Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) is identified among IMF activities related to Belize.
- Transactions with the Fund are documented as part of the relationship between Belize and the IMF.

### Development Priorities Highlighted
- "Belize Invests in Infrastructure to Boost Growth Potential" is an item noted under country-specific coverage.
  - Emphasized objectives (as indicated by the item title): tackle tourism bottlenecks, improve access to credit, and expand... (item text truncated).

### Communication and Outreach
- Additional content streams include:
  - Blogs about Belize
  - All videos about Belize
  - All news about Belize

### See All Documents

- [See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/blz#whatsnew)

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## References

- [Board Discussions on Belize](https://www.imf.org/en/about/executive-board/ebc-archive/country)
- [Financial Sector Assessment Program](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fsap?sortBy=CountryName&sortVal=B)
- [Featured image](https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2025/11/05/cf-belize-invests-in-infrastructure-to-boost-growth-potential)
- [Article IV/Country Report:](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/09/15/belize-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-staff-report-and-statement-by-the-570371)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/blz_