These are the countries that will grow the most in Latin America in 2026, according to the World Bank
Portafolio Journalist 03/01/2026 11:05 Updated: 03/01/2026 11:05
TL;DR
- Latin America is projected to grow by 2.3% in 2026 and 2.6% in 2027, following an estimated 2.2% expansion in 2025.
- The Dominican Republic (4.5%) and Panama (4.1%) are forecast to be the fastest-growing economies.
- Argentina is surprisingly projected to grow by 4.0%, despite internal uncertainties.
- Paraguay, Guatemala, and Costa Rica are also among the dynamic economies with growth between 3.6% and 3.9%.
- Central American countries like Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua are expected to grow around 3.0%-3.7%, but may face pressure from falling remittances.
- Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, and Chile are projected for moderate growth between 2.1% and 2.8%.
- Mexico and Brazil, the region's largest economies, are expected to grow at a more moderate pace (1.3%-1.8% for Mexico, 2.0%-2.3% for Brazil).
- Bolivia is projected for negative growth (-1.1% to -1.5%), while Haiti anticipates a slight rebound (2.0%-2.5%).
- Regional recovery is expected to be uneven, with stable macroeconomic policies and robust service sectors being key drivers.
- External risks include global slowdown, trade tensions, and financial volatility.