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.

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.

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.

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.

The average for 2024 based on 19 countries was 19884 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Puerto Rico: 44125 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Haiti: 2801 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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.

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 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.

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.

GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) was reported at 8350 USD in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) - GDP per capita (constant 2000 US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 0.36 percent. The highest value was in Brazil: 2.08 percent and the lowest value was in Suriname: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2023, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector in Haiti contributed with approximately 18.15 percent of the value added to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), the highest contribution reported for the Latin America and Caribbean region. In contrast, the lowest contributions was reported by the Bahamas, with a share of less than 0.5 percent.

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 July of 2025.

Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean was 10796.86237 Current $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean reached a record high of 10796.86237 in January of 2023 and a record low of 371.37095 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

The average for 2021 based on 12 countries was 7.72 percent. The highest value was in Brazil: 9.89 percent and the lowest value was in Venezuela: 4.04 percent. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 9 countries was 25.58 percent. The highest value was in Paraguay: 40.34 percent and the lowest value was in Argentina: 13.89 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2022 based on 5 countries was 38.44 percent. The highest value was in Chile: 94.41 percent and the lowest value was in Argentina: 8.37 percent. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

GDP per Capita: USD: Paraguay data was reported at 5,704.547 USD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,302.316 USD for 2016. GDP per Capita: USD: Paraguay data is updated yearly, averaging 1,091.376 USD from Dec 1950 (Median) to 2017, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,006.168 USD in 2014 and a record low of 55.364 USD in 1951. GDP per Capita: USD: Paraguay 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 Central Bank of Paraguay provides GDP per Capita in USD.