Belize Education Statistics (2026)

What to know

In Belize, adult literacy in 2022 (closest available) stood at 87.9%, reflecting moderate literacy levels with room for improvement. Primary completion in 2015 (closest available) reached 96.2%, indicating near-universal primary education. Tertiary enrollment in 2024 was 25%, indicating moderate participation. The out-of-school rate in 2024 was 10.7%, with room for improvement in access.

Key statistics for 2024

Tertiary Enrollment

25%

Out of School (Primary)

10.7%

Education Spending

4.6% GDP

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Key terms

Literacy rate: — Percentage of population who can read and write a short, simple statement about everyday life.
Gross enrollment ratio: — Total enrollment in a level of education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the eligible school-age population.
Completion rate: — Percentage of a cohort of children who complete a given level of education.
Out-of-school rate: — Percentage of children of official school age who are not enrolled in school.
Pupil-teacher ratio: — Average number of pupils per teacher at a given level of education.
Educational attainment: — Highest level of education completed by the population aged 25 and over.