[2] English is the major language in the primary and most populated Belize District.

Spanish is the most used language in the frontier districts of Cayo, Orange Walk and Corozal.

It is the primary language of public education, government and most media outlets.

Spanish is spoken as a native tongue by about 52.9% of the population,[6] and taught in schools to children who do not have it as their first language.

Being such a small and multiethnic state surrounded by Spanish-speaking nations, multilingualism is strongly encouraged in the society.