Inflation Belize 2000
Average inflation: 0.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.6%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 1.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at -0.7%.
- Highest month
- August: 1.3%
- Lowest month
- February: -0.7%
- Difference
- 2.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.6%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 1.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.6% lower than the 5-year average of 1.2%.
- 5-year average
- 1.2%
- 10-year average
- 1.9%
- All-time high (1996)
- 6.4%
- All-time low (1999)
- -1.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1999, inflation has risen by +1.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +2.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.4% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| February | -0.7% | +0.3 |
| May | 0.9% | +2.5 |
| August | 1.3% | +2.5 |
| November | 1.0% | +2.0 |
| Average | 0.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.