South America GDP PPP Per Capita (2026)
continentSouth America GDP PPP per capita in 2026 measures average economic output per person while adjusting for differences in purchasing power and local prices. Explore purchasing-power-adjusted GDP per capita across South American countries, compare economic output and living-standard-related measures, and see how countries rank across the continent.
South America GDP PPP Per Capita by Country (2026)
| # | Country | PPP Per Capita | vs South America Avg | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | π¬πΎ Guyana | $95,477 | +218.8% | +170.8% |
| 2 | πΊπΎ Uruguay | $39,030 | +30.3% | +10.7% |
| 3 | π¨π± Chile | $37,336 | +24.7% | +5.9% |
| 4 | π¦π· Argentina | $33,187 | +10.8% | -5.9% |
| 5 | π§π· Brazil | $24,428 | -18.4% | -30.7% |
| 6 | π¨π΄ Colombia | $23,576 | -21.3% | -33.1% |
| 7 | π΅πΎ Paraguay | $23,349 | -22.0% | -33.8% |
| 8 | πΈπ· Suriname | $22,985 | -23.2% | -34.8% |
| 9 | π΅πͺ Peru | $20,116 | -32.8% | -42.9% |
| 10 | πͺπ¨ Ecuador | $17,720 | -40.8% | -49.7% |
| 11 | π§π΄ Bolivia | $12,692 | -57.6% | -64.0% |
| 12 | π»πͺ Venezuela | $9,461 | -68.4% | -73.2% |
South America GDP PPP Per Capita Distribution (2026)
Highest GDP PPP Per Capita in South America (2026)
South America Economy Overview
South America's GDP PPP per capita varies across countries because of differences in productivity, wages, domestic prices, economic structure, employment, infrastructure, natural resources, and development levels. Purchasing power adjustments provide additional context when comparing economies where living costs and price levels differ substantially. This measure can offer a different perspective on per-person economic output than nominal GDP per capita.
South America GDP Outlook
South America's GDP PPP per capita outlook for 2026 will be shaped by productivity, real incomes, inflation, employment, education, technology, infrastructure, investment, and domestic price levels. Economies experiencing stronger productivity and income growth could narrow regional differences, although substantial variation in purchasing-power-adjusted output per person is likely to remain across South America.