Latin america is experiencing its first regionwide economic downturn since 2009 the imfs revised world economic outlook projected in october that the regions economy would contract by 0. The latin american economic outlook 2016 is devoted to the evolving relationship between latin america and china, as well as its prospects in the long term. Latin american economic outlook 2015 education, skills and innovation for development. Economic outlook latin america 2nd quarter 2017 4 2. The latin american economic outlook analyses issues related to latin. The slow and limited economic policy responses in brazil and mexico, as well as struggles to bring their coronavirus outbreaks under control, suggest that the economic costs will be larger there than in chile, peru and colombia. Country profile highlights the following sections discuss the findings of the gci 202014 for the top performers globally, as well as for a number of selected economies in each of the five following regions. Several markets posted gains to varying degrees, the main exceptions being argentina and, to a lesser extent, brazil. Industrial production dives amid lockdown measures in march. Womens economic empowerment in latin america and the. Latin americas 2018 economic outlook the itos group. This is a list of latin american and caribbean countries by gross domestic product at purchasing power parity in international dollars according to the international monetary fund s estimates in the october 2018 world economic outlook database.
Awareness of the social, environmental and economic limits. Panama economy overview panama economic overview panama has been one of the fastest growing economies in latin america over the past decade, with real gdp expanding an average of 8. This is a list of latin american and caribbean countries by gross domestic product at purchasing power parity in international dollars according to the international monetary funds estimates in the october 2018 world economic outlook database the latin american countries brazil, mexico, and argentina accounted for over twothirds of the regions total gross domestic product gdp at. Growth in the caribbean is expected to accelerate to 5. Following the recovery in private consumption in 2017, business investment is expected to rise and become the main driver of. The latin american economic outlook 2018, prepared by the oecd development centre, eclac, caf and the european commission, with contributions.
Countries strengthened their macroeconomic situations, living standards improved, and poverty and inequality declined. Group s gender action plan gap trust fund has financed a series of programs to promote gender equality by empowering women to compete in key markets. Skill projections in latin america and china, 2030. Latin american economic outlook 2019 summary in english click to access in html. Latin america has weathered the recent turbulence in the global economy with relative strength, but the region now faces beyond the shortterm global uncertainty important mediumterm risks.
Panama economic overview panama has been one of the fastest growing economies in latin america over the past decade, with real gdp expanding an average of 8. The latin american economic outlook each edition covers a detailed macrostructural socio economic overview of the region. Panama economic outlook economic indicators, news and forecasts. Panama economy gdp, inflation, cpi and interest rate. Latin america has weathered the recent turbulence in the global economy with relative strength, but the region now faces beyond the shortterm. The global information technology report 20 127 chapter 2. Rethinking institutions for development focuses on how institutions can underpin the foundations of a long period of sustained and inclusive growth and increased wellbeing. Moreover, panama performed relatively well during the global financial crisis, including 4. Latin america and the caribbean regional growth is expected to rise to 1. Data extracted from international monetary fund, world economic outlook database 2015 and maddison 2010 database low middle high 0 5000 0 15000 20000 25000. The world economic forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
Weather partly disrupted us retail sales and industrial output. The increase is due in part to an overall global trend in. Latin american and the caribbean women in search of a new balance offer. The economies of latin america latam have fallen on hard times. Growth in latin america and the caribbean lac is estimated to have reached 0. Chinas transformation involves a gradual shift in its development strategy, including the rebalancing process from investment to consumption, the demographic transition, the structural transformation towards high valueadded. A global perspective 1 executive summary latin america is cooling off and it is doing so sharply. Evading the middle income trap in latin america gdp per capita. Latin american economic outlook latin american economic. Comprehensive national accounts data from across the region confirmed that latin americas recovery lost steam at the start of the year.
The economic state of the latino community in america more than 55 million people of hispanic or latino ethnicity live in the united states, comprising 17 percent of the countrys total population. Gradually building momentum in brazil and a recovery in argentina are projected to contribute to a pickup in regional growth to 2. Porrua organization of american states most latin american countries entered the 21st century with a gloomy economic outlook. Jul 01, 20 report latin america macroeconomic outlook in the global context. Revenue statistics in latin america and the caribbean 2020. Latin american economic outlook 2016 eclac digital repository. Development in transition leo 2019 presents a fresh analytical approach to the regions development trajectories.
Jul 29, 2019 by alejandro werner espanol economic activity in latin america and the caribbean remains sluggish. Ernesto talvi and ignacio munyo monday, july 1, 20. Jan 10, 2019 a december report from the uns economic commission for latin america and the caribbean eclac warns that deteriorating financial conditions, global trade tensions such as the u. The report begins with an overview of the main macroeconomic challenges, analysing the complex macroeconomic context in the latin. Growth in latin america and the caribbean is expected to be subdued in 2019, at 1. Latin america economic outlook second quarter 2018. List of latin american and caribbean countries by gdp ppp. In central america growth is projected to firm to 3% thanks to easing credit conditions in costa rica and relief from setbacks to construction projects in panama. Overview the downturn in latin america this year will the deepest since reliable records began. First, for those countries that have done their homework in recent years, the new outlook requires additional steps in terms of economic policy. Prudent monetary policy has effectively kept inflation under control. The outlook for agriculture and rural development in the.
The latin american economic outlook analyses issues related to latin americas economic and social. Latin america and the caribbean as a region in development in transition the world is going through a period of major transformations. Latin america and the caribbeans economic performance over the past year fell well short of expectations. Incorporated as a notforprofit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in geneva, switzerland, the forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. Pdf the outlook for the global sports market to 20.
Oecdcafeclac calculations based on the methodology proposed by felipe, abdon and kumar 2012. A global perspective acknowledgements iii executive summary iv i. An analysis of economic variables and through big data is made to quantify the effects of sargassum in the tourist activity of quintana roo in 2019. Listed below are chapters from the south american countries of the minerals yearbook volume iii. In per capita terms, the regions annual gdp stagnated in 2018.
The economic state of the latino community in america. Learn how the world bank group is helping countries with covid19 coronavirus. Latin american economic outlook latin american economic outlook. The official launch of the latin american economic outlook 20 will take place on friday 16 november 2012 09. Summary the latin american financial markets held up well in the face of increased volatility in the developed markets and political noise in certain countries. Latin americas economic outlook council on foreign. For 2019, the report forecasts growth to continue to pick up to 2. The results do not find solid evidence in this regard, either because it was not a relevant factor or by the success of mitigation actions. Latin american countries by gdp per capita ppp 2019. Over half of the regions economiesincluding major players.
Area reportsinternational latin america and canada. Members of the interamerican dialogues corporate program are invited to an informal, offtherecord discussion with us government officials about the economic and political outlook for latin america and the caribbean. Thus far, the favorable situation internationally has allowed them to enjoy economic health without radical policy changes. It assesses four development traps relating to productivity, social vulnerability, institutions and the environment. Fact sheet on economic and social indicators dindi r. The latin american economic outlook analyses issues related to latin americas economic and social development. May 23, 20 many of the publics surveyed in latin america report high levels of deprivation. It also includes an indepth look at a special theme related to development in latin america, taking into account the strategic challenges and opportunities the region will have in the future. The regional economic outlook for the western hemisphere estimates growth for the region to increase from 1. Each report includes sections on government policies and programs, environmental issues, trade and production data.
Policy makers need to make use of the policy space at their disposal to lay the foundations for inclusive and sustainable growth. This growing collaboration of the oecd with latin america is no coincidence. Overall, a median of 44% describe an inability to afford medical treatment for their family, 45% say they could not buy clothing and 45% complain that they could not buy food for their families at some point over the past 12 months. Honduras economic outlook is positive, with growth improving from 2. Economic growth in latin america could be lower if the chinese slowdown worsens and, to a lesser extent, if financial conditions tighten more rapidly in the united. Brazil colombia chile mexico latin americagrowth to pick up in 2018 but risks to outlook are high argentina peru venezuela buoyed by businessfriendly reforms adopted by the macri administration, the economy is expected to rebound a strengthening mining sector and growing infrastructure investment to sustain growth the economy to. Latin america and the caribbean economic outlook enrique iglesias, president, interamerican development bank remarks to the secretarys open forum washington, dc june 24, 2004. After almost a decade of positive growth, the favorable external conditions are disappearing and prospects for growth seem grim. Our forecasts continue reading brazil and mexico to come out. Latin america economic outlook second quarter 2018 3 1. Launch of the revenue statistics in latin america 2020 07052020. The latin american economic outlook each edition covers a detailed macrostructural socioeconomic overview of the region. Latin america macroeconomic outlook a global perspective.
Yet, large structural vulnerabilities remain and new ones have emerged. Nov 18, 2015 while the first part of the 200320 decade was truly exceptional for latin america in economic termsgdp growth reached a rate of 5. The weak momentum reflects negative surprises in the first half of 2019, elevated domestic policy uncertainty in some large economies, heightened. Robinson information research specialist barbara salazar torreon information research specialist may 30, 20 congressional research service 75700. Latin america economic outlook 4th quarter 2017 17 legal notice this document, prepared by bbva research department, is informative in nature and contains data, opinions or estimates as at the date of its publication. Weaker december manufacturing sales push q42019 to 0. Report latin america macroeconomic outlook in the global context.
Ever since the launch of the first edition in november. Growth in latin america and the caribbean lac remains in low gear, reflecting a. Latin americas 2018 economic outlook looks much better than in the past year. Latin america and the caribbean 2017 mexico spends a relatively low share of its government budget on social benefits in 2014, government expenditure was only 27. Latin america become infected chinas success at rebooting its economy. As noted in the recent world economic outlook update, growth in the region is projected to rebound to 1. Although latin america is expected to emerge from recession, per capita economic growth will be only 0. Well good morning, thank you very much something, for this very kind invitation.
The latin american economic outlook leo analyses issues related to sustainable and. Regional economic updatelatin america and the caribbean, october 20 growth in latin america and the caribbean lac remains in low gear, reflecting a less supportive external environment and, in some cases, domestic supplyside constraints. Latin america is experiencing its first regionwide economic downturn since 2009 the imfs revised world economic outlook projected in october. Latin america and the caribbean in the time of covid19. Oecd ilibrary latin american economic outlook 2018. Global economics global economics latin america regional. Sound macroeconomic fundamentals still a feature of some countries colombia, chile, peru, uruguay and to some extent mexico still have a high quality policy. Uneven growth dynamics economic activity across latin america will remain uneven over the. China trade war, and a drop in crude oil prices will affect the economic prospects of emerging markets across the board. Many of these are linked to countries transition to higher income and development levels.