Domestic Public Opinion of Belizean Public Roads, Schools, Health Services, and Water Services

Abstract

Utilizing the Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) nationally representative survey of 1,550 Belizeans in the fall of 2023, we examine Belize public opinion in four areas: roads, schools, health and medical services, and water services. We offer a baseline of Belizean opinions on these four areas of public goods/services with a focus on six demographic factors—age, gender, district residence, educational attainment, race/ethnicity, and monthly household income—affecting public opinion. We find that most Belizeans are dissatisfied with the condition of the streets, roads, and highways and the quality of public medical and health services. Alternatively, we find that a large majority of Belizeans are satisfied with the provision of water services and schools. We find public opinion differences among Belizeans by age, gender, education, education and income, but not by district residence or race/ethnicity. We contextualize and discuss these results.