Belize Population and Demographic Composition (2020)

Belize – Population Overview

Total (2020): ~397,600 (World Bank)

Ethnic Groups

• Mestizo – 52.9%
• Creole – 25.9%
• Maya – 11.3%
• Garifuna – 6.1%
• Mennonite – 3.6%
• East Indian – 3.4%
• Chinese – 1.2%
• White – 1.1%
• Other – 1.5%

Languages

• English (official)
• Spanish (widely spoken)
• Kriol (English‑based creole)
• Maya languages (Yucatec, Mopan)
• Garifuna

Religion

• Roman Catholic – 40.1%
• Protestant – 31.6%
• Other Christian – 12.3%
• No religion – 10.4%
• Other (Maya spirituality, Islam, Hinduism) – 5.6%

Data may vary slightly; consult Belize’s Statistical Institute for latest figures.