In 2024, Brazil and Mexico were expected to be the countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) in Latin America and the Caribbean. In that year, Brazil's GDP could reach an estimated value of 2.4 trillion U.S. dollars, whereas Mexico's amounted to almost two trillion U.S. dollars. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year. It measures the economic strength of a country and a positive change indicates economic growth.

This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2024, Mexico ranked as the country with the second-best economic performance amongst the seven Latin American nations included in the ranking, with a index score of ***** in a scale from * to 100, only behind Puerto Rico. Venezuela obtained the worst score in this macro-economic evaluation of the domestic economy, at ***** index points.

The average for 2023 based on 19 countries was 9351.03 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Puerto Rico: 30122.84 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Haiti: 1210.03 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2023, Puerto Rico and The Bahamas were the states with the highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Latin America and the Caribbean. The average GDP generated per person in the Bahamas amounted to 34,749 U.S. dollars, whereas the average wealth created per capita in Puerto Rico was estimated at around 34,749 U.S. dollars. In that same year, this region's lowest GDP per capita was that of Haiti, at less than 1,693 U.S. dollars per person per year. The largest economies in Latin America GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is an important indicator to measure the economic strength of a country and the average wealth of its population. By far, the two largest economies in the region are Brazil and Mexico, both registering GDPs three times bigger than the third place, Argentina. Nonetheless, they are the two most populated countries by a great margin.
Key economic indicators of Latin America Latin America emerges as an important region in the world economy, as of 2023, around 7.3 percent of the global GDP, a similar share to the Middle East. Nevertheless, the economic development of most of its countries has been heavily affected by other factors, such as corruption, inequality, inflation, or crime and violence. Countries such as Venezuela, Suriname, and Argentina are constantly ranking among the highest inflation rates in the world. While Jamaica, Ecuador, and Haiti rank as some of the most crime-ridden states.

Guyana was the South American country 20360the highest gross national income per capita, with 20,360 U.S. dollars per person in 2023. Uruguay ranked second, registering a GNI of 19,530 U.S. dollars per person, based on current prices. Gross national income (GNI) is the aggregated sum of the value added by residents in an economy, plus net taxes (minus subsidies) and net receipts of primary income from abroad. Which are the largest Latin American economies? Based on annual gross domestic product, which is the total amount of goods and services produced in a country per year, Brazil leads the regional ranking, followed by Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. Many Caribbean countries and territories hold the highest GDP per capita in this region, measurement that reflects how GDP would be divided if it was perfectly equally distributed among the population. GNI per capita is, however, a more exact calculation of wealth than GDP per capita, as it takes into consideration taxes paid and income receipts from abroad. How much inequality is there in Latin America? In many Latin American countries, more than half the total wealth created in their economies is held by the richest 20 percent of the population. When a small share of the population concentrates most of the wealth, millions of people don't have enough to make ends meet. For instance, in Brazil, about 5.32 percent of the population lives on less than 3.2 U.S. dollars per day.

The average for 2024 based on 11 countries was 5.66 percent. The highest value was in Guyana: 43.37 percent and the lowest value was in Ecuador: -2 percent. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Haiti is expected to experience the worst economic recession in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024. Haiti's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 is forecast to be 3 percent lower than the value registered in 2023, based on constant prices. Aside from Argentina, Haiti, and Puerto Rico, most economies in the region were likely to experience economic growth in 2024, most notably, Guyana.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 10329.52 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Guyana: 23325.12 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Bolivia: 3168.73 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of 2024 estimates, Costa Rica registered the highest gross domestic product (GDP) in Central America with around 83 billion USD, closely followed by Panama. In contrast, Belize ranked with the lowest GDP with just over 2.7 billion USD.

Latin America & Caribbean economic growth for 2023 was 7.100 trillion US dollars, a 11.9% increase from 2022.

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<li>Latin America & Caribbean economic growth for 2022 was <strong>6.345 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>13.69% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Latin America & Caribbean economic growth for 2021 was <strong>5.581 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>16.14% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Latin America & Caribbean economic growth for 2020 was <strong>4.806 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>15.09% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.

This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA PPP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

As of April 2021, Mexico's gross domestic product (GDP) was forecasted to increase by five percent during 2021. Mexico was one of the Latin American countries that faced the worst recession after the COVID-19 pandemic, as its GDP fell over eight percent in 2020. Among the biggest economies in the region, Brazil was expected to experience one of the lowest GDP growth in 2021, at around 3.7 percent.

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The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 7.99 percent. The highest value was in Bolivia: 13.47 percent and the lowest value was in Chile: 3.49 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2021 based on 12 countries was 34.3 percent. The highest value was in Colombia: 43.7 percent and the lowest value was in El Salvador: 29 percent. The indicator is available from 1963 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Equatorial Guinea GQ: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Latin America & The Caribbean data was reported at 6.004 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.997 % for 2015. Equatorial Guinea GQ: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Latin America & The Caribbean data is updated yearly, averaging 0.550 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.997 % in 2015 and a record low of 0.000 % in 1999. Equatorial Guinea GQ: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Latin America & The Caribbean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Equatorial Guinea – Table GQ.World Bank: Exports. Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in Latin America and the Caribbean are the sum of merchandise exports from the reporting economy to low- and middle-income economies in the Latin America and the Caribbean region according to World Bank classification of economies. Data are as a percentage of total merchandise exports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.; ; World Bank staff estimates based data from International Monetary Fund's Direction of Trade database.; Weighted average;

The average for 2019 based on 19 countries was 3.65 points. The highest value was in Chile: 5.2 points and the lowest value was in Haiti: 2.1 points. The indicator is available from 2006 to 2019. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2023, four Caribbean nations were the countries with the highest gross national income per capita in Latin America and the Caribbean. On average, the national gross income amounted to around 31,990 U.S. dollars per person in the Bahamas, an island country which also had one of the highest gross domestic product per capita in this region. Outside the Caribbean Excluding the Caribbean, the economies with the highest national income per capita are generally located in South America, with the exceptions of Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico. Guyana leads among continental states with a national income of around 20.360 U.S. dollars per person. Gross national income (GNI) is the aggregated sum of the value added by residents in an economy, plus net taxes (minus subsidies) and net receipts of primary income from abroad. The biggest economies Brazil and Mexico are still miles ahead in the race for the biggest economy of Latin America. As of 2023, both nations exceeded the two trillion U.S. dollars mark in their Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While Argentina's GDP, third place, slightly surpassed the 600 billion U.S. dollars. Nonetheless, both nations also ranked as the most populated by far in the region.

According to recent estimates, the most affected sectors by the coronavirus pandemic in Latin America would be wholesale and retail trade as well as services in general, such as tourism, foodservice, transport, and communications. In 2020, this group of most affected sectors was forecasted to represent more than 16 percent of Brazil’s gross domestic product (GDP). Among the countries shown in this graph, Brazil is the nation where sectors moderately affected by the pandemic could represent the highest contribution to GDP (75.8 percent).

Which Latin American economies were most vulnerable to the pandemic? In 2020, the economic sectors most affected by the coronavirus pandemic - wholesale and retail, hotels and restaurants, transport and services in general - were forecasted to account for 35.5 percent of Panama’s GDP. In addition, the moderately and most affected economic segments were estimated to contribute the most to Panama’s GDP (a combined 97.6 percent) than any other country in this region. A similar scenario was projected in Mexico, where the sectors that would least suffer the pandemic's negative effects would account for only 3.4 percent of GDP.

Did the pandemic put a stop to economic growth in Latin America? Economic growth changed dramatically after the COVID-19 outbreak. Most of the largest economies in Latin America fell under recession in 2020. Estimates predict a more optimistic scenario for 2021, with countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina growing their GDP at least five percent.

The Latin American office real estate market, encompassing key nations like Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile, exhibits robust growth potential. Driven by expanding economies, increasing urbanization, and a burgeoning technology sector, the market is projected to maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 5.5% from 2025 to 2033. Significant investments in infrastructure and a rise in foreign direct investment further fuel this expansion. However, economic volatility in certain regions and potential regulatory hurdles pose challenges. The market segmentation reveals Brazil and Mexico as leading contributors to overall market size, benefiting from robust economic activity and substantial corporate presence. Colombia and Chile also contribute significantly, with a growth trajectory closely linked to their respective economic performance and attractiveness to international businesses. While precise market sizing for 2025 is unavailable, leveraging the provided CAGR and assuming a 2024 market size of approximately $100 billion USD (a plausible estimate considering the scale of the economies involved), the market size for 2025 can be estimated to be around $105.5 billion USD. This growth is expected to continue, with further expansion fueled by the increasing demand for modern and sustainable office spaces, particularly in major metropolitan areas. Competition among major players like CBRE Group, Cushman & Wakefield, and local firms such as OAS S.A. and Andrade Gutierrez S.A., is intensifying, leading to innovation in design, technology integration, and sustainable building practices. The market is also witnessing increased adoption of flexible workspaces and co-working models, catering to evolving corporate needs. This demand for flexible solutions is likely to drive further investment and growth in specific segments of the market. Long-term prospects remain positive, though careful consideration of macroeconomic factors and localized market conditions is crucial for successful investment and strategic planning. The forecast period from 2025 to 2033 presents lucrative opportunities, particularly for companies offering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to the specific needs of different markets within Latin America. Recent developments include: June 2022: Patria Investments ('Patria'), a global alternative asset manager, acquired VBI Real Estate ('VBI'), one of the top independent alternative real estate asset managers in Brazil, with approximately USD 75 Million in assets under management across both development and core real estate vehicles. The transaction is structured in two stages, the first of which entails the acquisition of 50% of VBI by Patria. The second stage, when closed, will lead to full ownership and integration of VBI to Patria's platform, January 2022: Brazilian real estate group SYN Prop e Tech has enlisted US firm Paul Hastings LLP and local firm Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados to sell its stake in a portfolio of office buildings in São Paulo to Canadian asset management fund Brookfield for 1.8 billion reais (USD 318 million).. Notable trends are: Demand for Grade-A Offices, Co-working Offices to Rise.