Is Belize safe in 2026?
Belize scores 83.4/100 on the live safety index — generally safe. The main pressure on the score comes from crime, natural disasters, economy. The score has been stable for 20 days. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 83.4/100).
83.4 /100generally safe
30-day trend
Belize's score rose by +1.2 over the last 22 days (82.2 → 83.4).
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
0.2/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Belize at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution citing crime. Our live index reads 83.4/100. That advisory was last revised Mar 12, 2026, 218 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised Mar 12, 2026. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
- 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast of Mexico and Guatemala Poses Tsunami Threat
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 83.4/100 (generated )
No recent events or momentum changes support a stable outlook.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Belize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belize | 83.4 | — | |
| Guatemala | 78.7 | −4.7 | |
| Honduras | 76.4 | −6.9 | |
| El Salvador | 77.0 | −6.4 | |
| Nicaragua | 71.2 | −12.2 | |
| Cayman Islands | 94.9 | +11.5 |