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Belize district, Belize: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Belize district, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 131,363 (Wikidata).
No events were recorded in Belize district, Belize between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, down from 3 in the preceding 90 days.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 5 events and 7 estimated deaths were recorded in Belize district. 80% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Relative to population, that is 38.1 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (5 events, 7 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026
Events in Belize district, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Belize district, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Ambergris Caye | 1 | 3 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
No events recorded in this period.
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 10 | 14 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 5 | 7 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 1 | 20% |
| Non-state conflict | 4 | 80% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Recent reports mentioning Belize district
- Hiring Refugees in Belize: A Guide for Employers ReliefWeb, 27 Aug 2026
- Refugee Inclusion in the Labor Market - Belize ReliefWeb, 27 Aug 2026
- UNHCR Belize Factsheet, April - June 2026 ReliefWeb, 12 Aug 2026
- Belize: WFP Caribbean Multi Country Office Country Brief, July 2026 ReliefWeb, 15 Jul 2026
- Belize Triggers Anticipatory Action to Support Farmers Ahead of Drought Risk ReliefWeb, 10 May 2026
- Belize: Location Map (2026) ReliefWeb, 6 May 2026
- PAHO/WHO Annual Report 2025: Belize ReliefWeb, 28 Apr 2026
- World Bank Supports Belize in Expanding Early Childhood Education and Women’s Access to Jobs ReliefWeb, 21 Apr 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Belize district in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Belize district between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 7 deaths.
Is violence in Belize district increasing or decreasing?
No events were recorded in the last 90 days.
Who are the main armed actors in Belize district?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (10 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Belize district?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Belize district, 80% of events over the last 12 months were non-state conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.