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Belize Population and Religion Percentage
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 estimated population of Belize in 2024 is 416,656 (4.16 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).
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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% |
Belize Ethnic Population
Belize boasts a diverse population, with most being of mixed heritage. Mestizos, of Mayan and Spanish descent, form the largest group, residing in the interior. Maya people, including Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí Maya, make up a significant portion. Creoles, primarily English-speaking individuals of African and British ancestry, dominate the central coastal regions. Garifuna, descendants of Carib Indians and Africans, live in the south.
European, South Asian, and Chinese immigrants, as well as Mennonite farmers, contribute to the multicultural fabric. Refugees from neighboring countries, particularly Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, also form a substantial part of the population, their descendants constituting a significant portion of the foreign-born community.
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 |