Belize
Basic country data
- Population over 60 in 2010:
- 18,307 (6%)
- Projected population over 60 in 2050:
- 116,436 (22%)
- Poverty rate of total population:
- 13%
- Income of country:
- Lower middle income
- Social pension?
- Yes
Scheme information
- Scheme information: Non-Contributory Pension Programme (NCP)
- Year introduced:
- 2003
- Monthly pension benefit:
- 100 Belize Dollars (51 US$)
- 13.79 % of average income
- 250 % of international poverty line
- Age of eligiblity:
- 67 (men) and 65 (women)
- Targeting:
- Means-tested
- % of population over 60 covered:
- 23%
- Total cost:
- 0.18% of GDP
Resources on the pension in Belize
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The feasibility of a universal pension in Belize
Year: 2011 | Published by: HelpAge International
This study, published by HelpAge International, considers the feasibility of implementing a universal pension in Belize. This would build on the current means-tested Non-Contributory...
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Belize Non Contributory Pension Program - SSB website
Year: 2010 | Published by: Belize Social Security Board
Webpage giving information on the Non Contributory Pension in Belize, including how individuals can apply.
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Social Security Programs Throughout the World: The Americas, 2009
Year: 2010 | Published by: Social Security Administration (SSA), International Social Security Association
The fourth issue in the current four-volume series of Social Security Programs Throughout the World reports on the countries of the Americas. The combined...
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Belize Social Security Board: Actuarial review of the social security scheme 2009
Year: 2010 | Published by: Belize Social Security Board
The Belize social security board's 2009 Actuarial review of social security schemes.
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Belize Social Security Board: Non Contributory Pension Program (webpage)
Year: 2009
This Government website provides information on Belize's non contributory pension programme.
