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 statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) of Latin America and the Caribbean from 2020 to 2030 in billion U.S. dollars. In 2024, Latin America and the Caribbean's GDP amounted to about 6.76 trillion U.S. dollars.

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 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.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean (NYGDPMKTPCDLAC) from 1960 to 2024 about Caribbean Economies, Latin America, and GDP.

The average for 2023 based on 19 countries was 0.33 percent. The highest value was in Brazil: 2.08 percent and the lowest value was in Haiti: 0.02 percent. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 18 countries was 8.01 percent. The highest value was in Nicaragua: 26.18 percent and the lowest value was in Chile: 0.02 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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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.

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.

Historical chart and dataset showing Latin America & Caribbean gdp growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean (NYGDPPCAPKDLCN) from 1960 to 2024 about Caribbean Economies, Latin America, per capita, income, and GDP.

La moyenne pour 2023 était de -4.91 pour cent. La valeur la plus élevée était au Porto Rico: 6.12 pour cent et la valeur la plus basse était au Honduras: -23.93 pour cent. Vous trouverez ci-dessous un graphique pour tous les pays où les données sont disponibles.

GDP per Capita: USD: United States data was reported at 59,774.000 USD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 57,797.000 USD for 2016. GDP per Capita: USD: United States data is updated yearly, averaging 6,725.000 USD from Dec 1929 (Median) to 2017, with 89 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59,774.000 USD in 2017 and a record low of 455.000 USD in 1933. GDP per Capita: USD: United States data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: GDP Per Capita: USD: North and South America. The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides annual GDP per Capita in USD.

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for Developing Countries in Latin America and Caribbean (NYGDPPCAPKDLAC) from 1960 to 2023 about Caribbean Economies, Latin America, per capita, and GDP.

NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2015 prices, expressed in U.S. dollars. GDP 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. The Gender Statistics database is a comprehensive source for the latest sex-disaggregated data and gender statistics covering demography, education, health, access to economic opportunities, public life and decision-making, and agency.

This statistic shows the share of economic sectors in gross domestic product (GDP) in Latin America & Caribbean from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, the share of agriculture in Latin America & Caribbean's gross domestic product was 6.26 percent, industry contributed approximately 30.32 percent and the services sector contributed approximately 65.55 percent.

GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) in Latin America & Caribbean was reported at 8861 USD in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Latin America & Caribbean - GDP per capita (constant 2000 US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The average for 2021 based on 17 countries was 48.16 percent. The highest value was in Bolivia: 77.91 percent and the lowest value was in Haiti: 24.17 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean was 9084.67549 2010 U.S. $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean reached a record high of 9084.67549 in January of 2023 and a record low of 3280.49935 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.