Cost of food in Belize increased 0.90 percent in January of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Belize averaged 2.63 percent from 2012 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15.80 percent in March of 2023 and a record low of -2.50 percent in January of 2017. source: Statistical Institute of Belize

Food Inflation in Belize is expected to be 1.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Belize Food Inflation is projected to trend around 3.50 percent in 2027 and 3.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 119.90 120.50 points Jan 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 108.90 108.90 points Jan 2026
CPI Transportation 123.80 127.70 points Jan 2026
Food Inflation 0.90 -0.20 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate 0.04 0.30 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.50 -0.10 percent Jan 2026


Belize Food Inflation
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.90 -0.20 15.80 -2.50 2012 - 2026 percent Monthly
M102020=100