Skilled Labour Force – Why Belize – Belize INVEST - BELTRAIDE
Skilled Labour Force Diverse, Skilled, and Investor-Friendly Workforce Overview Belize’s workforce is young, diverse, and multilingual, with competitive labour costs and robust training opportunities. The government facilitates investment-friendly policies and knowledge transfer programs. Key Workforce Facts Diverse & Multilingual Official language is English, followed by Spanish and other native languages. 60% of the population is
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Skilled Labour Force Diverse, Skilled, and Investor-Friendly Workforce Overview Belize’s workforce is young, diverse, and multilingual, with competitive labour costs and robust training opportunities. The government facilitates investment-friendly policies and knowledge transfer programs. Key Workforce Facts Diverse & Multilingual Official language is English, followed by Spanish and other native languages. 60% of the population is
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Key Workforce Facts
Diverse & Multilingual Official language is English, followed by Spanish and other native languages. 60% of the population is bilingual (SIB). Population & Labour Force Total population: 417,634 (2025). Young, vibrant labour force: 181,863. Unemployment: 1.9% (SIB). Competitive Labour Costs Minimum wage: BZD $5.00 / USD $2.50 per hour, offering cost-effective talent for businesses. Education & Training 19 tertiary & 62 secondary institutions, with technical/vocational programs via ITVET and BTEC subsidies (BELTRAIDE).
Labour Force Insights
A labour force survey is conducted twice a year, in April and September. These surveys are conducted for the working age population (persons 14 years or older). Persons of working age who do not have any employment and who do not want employment are not considered to be in the labour force. Learn More
