South America GDP (2026)
South America is a diverse economic region with major agricultural, industrial, energy, and commodity-producing economies. South America GDP in 2026 shows the combined economic output of countries across the continent and helps track the region's performance in the global economy. Here you can explore the latest GDP figures, country rankings, historical trends, growth patterns, and future economic outlook across South America.
South America GDP History (2000–2026)
South America vs Other Continents by GDP (2026)
| Continent | GDP 2026 (Nominal) | World Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | $44.99 Trillion | 35.54% |
| North America | $38.08 Trillion | 30.08% |
| Europe | $32.30 Trillion | 25.51% |
| South America | $5.18 Trillion | 4.09% |
| Africa | $3.57 Trillion | 2.82% |
| Oceania | $2.48 Trillion | 1.96% |
South America GDP Statistics (2026)
GDP of South America Countries (2026)
| Rank | Country | GDP (Nominal) | Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | $2.64T | 50.89% | +1.91% |
| 2 | Argentina | $688.38B | 13.29% | +3.50% |
| 3 | Colombia | $539.53B | 10.42% | +2.34% |
| 4 | Chile | $407.85B | 7.87% | +2.40% |
| 5 | Peru | $380.90B | 7.35% | +2.82% |
| 6 | Ecuador | $138.19B | 2.67% | +2.51% |
| 7 | Venezuela | $111.30B | 2.15% | +4.04% |
| 8 | Uruguay | $96.09B | 1.86% | +1.80% |
| 9 | Bolivia | $80.74B | 1.56% | -3.29% |
| 10 | Paraguay | $60.54B | 1.17% | +4.20% |
| 11 | Guyana | $33.96B | 0.66% | +16.17% |
| 12 | Suriname | $5.91B | 0.11% | +3.93% |
Largest Economies in South America
South America GDP Historical Data (2000–2026)
| Year ↕ | GDP Nominal (Current USD) ↕ | World Share (%) ↕ | Global Rank ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,179,313,000,000 | 4.09% | #4 |
| 2025 | $4,576,110,000,000 | 3.87% | #4 |
| 2024 | $4,324,794,000,000 | 3.88% | #4 |
| 2023 | $4,233,943,000,000 | 3.94% | #4 |
| 2022 | $3,868,535,000,000 | 3.76% | #4 |
| 2021 | $3,343,155,000,000 | 3.39% | #4 |
| 2020 | $2,873,472,000,000 | 3.33% | #4 |
| 2019 | $3,496,774,000,000 | 3.95% | #4 |
| 2018 | $3,673,113,000,000 | 4.21% | #4 |
| 2017 | $3,894,733,000,000 | 4.74% | #4 |
| 2016 | $3,437,902,000,000 | 4.45% | #4 |
| 2015 | $3,538,390,000,000 | 4.65% | #4 |
| 2014 | $4,333,354,000,000 | 5.38% | #4 |
| 2013 | $4,446,722,000,000 | 5.67% | #4 |
| 2012 | $4,465,244,000,000 | 5.86% | #4 |
| 2011 | $4,416,174,000,000 | 5.91% | #4 |
| 2010 | $3,774,096,000,000 | 5.61% | #4 |
| 2009 | $2,942,983,000,000 | 4.79% | #4 |
| 2008 | $3,052,828,000,000 | 4.71% | #4 |
| 2007 | $2,512,609,000,000 | 4.26% | #4 |
| 2006 | $2,020,486,000,000 | 3.86% | #4 |
| 2005 | $1,661,109,000,000 | 3.44% | #4 |
| 2004 | $1,301,355,000,000 | 2.92% | #4 |
| 2003 | $1,077,697,000,000 | 2.73% | #4 |
| 2002 | $1,000,120,000,000 | 2.84% | #4 |
| 2001 | $1,269,894,000,000 | 3.72% | #4 |
| 2000 | $1,382,183,000,000 | 4.02% | #4 |
South America GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $5,199,962,000,000 | 3.97% | #4 |
| 2028 | $5,437,579,000,000 | 3.96% | #4 |
| 2029 | $5,725,392,000,000 | 3.99% | #4 |
| 2030 | $6,021,435,000,000 | 4.01% | #4 |
| 2031 | $6,335,113,000,000 | 4.03% | #4 |
South America Economy Overview
South America's economic base is strongly connected to natural resources, agriculture, commodities, manufacturing, domestic consumption, and an expanding range of service industries. Brazil is the continent's dominant economy, while Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and neighboring markets contribute through different combinations of industry, mining, energy, farming, finance, and trade. The region is an important global supplier of agricultural products, metals, minerals, and energy resources, but economic structures vary significantly between countries. Currency conditions, commodity prices, investment, inflation, fiscal policy, infrastructure, and external demand can have a significant influence on the continent's overall economic performance.
South America GDP Outlook
South America's economic outlook depends on a combination of domestic demand, commodity exports, investment, monetary stability, and improvements in productivity. The continent could benefit from global demand for agricultural products, copper, lithium, energy, and other resources, while digital services, renewable energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure offer additional opportunities for diversification. Economic prospects will differ considerably between countries because of variations in inflation, fiscal conditions, currencies, investment climates, and policy frameworks. Greater regional trade and stronger private investment could improve longer-term performance, although commodity-price swings, external financing conditions, political uncertainty, and changes in global demand remain significant risks for the region.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled