Approved Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2026-2027

The FY 2026/27 Budget of Belize was debated in the House of Representatives from March 23-25, 2026, followed by a special Senate sitting on March 27, 2026. The approved budget reflects the Government's continued emphasis on fiscal discipline, service delivery, and growth-oriented investment.

Total revenues and grants are projected at BZ$1.79 billion, while total expenditures amount to BZ$1.90 billion, resulting in an overall fiscal deficit of BZ$110.3 million (1.49% of GDP) and a primary surplus of BZ$79.4 million. Revenue performance is driven primarily by BZ$1.58 billion in tax revenues, supplemented by non-tax revenues and grants. Expenditures include BZ$1.30 billion in recurrent spending and BZ$606.8 million in capital investment, with a focus on infrastructure, health, and education.

The largest budgetary allocations are assigned to the Ministry of Finance, Education and Foreign Affairs, Health and Wellness, Home Affairs and Enterprise, and National Defence and Border Security, underscoring Government priorities in macroeconomic management, social services, public safety, and sustainable economic growth.