South America GDP Growth Rate (2026)
continentSouth America's GDP growth rate in 2026 shows how quickly economic output across the continent is expanding or contracting. Explore South America GDP growth data, compare growth rates across countries, and see which economies are growing fastest and how regional economic performance is changing over time.
South America GDP Growth Rate by Country (2026)
| # | Country | Growth Rate | vs South America Avg | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ๐ฌ๐พ Guyana | 16.17% | +12.09 pp | Positive |
| 2 | ๐ต๐พ Paraguay | 4.20% | +0.12 pp | Positive |
| 3 | ๐ป๐ช Venezuela | 4.04% | -0.04 pp | Positive |
| 4 | ๐ธ๐ท Suriname | 3.93% | -0.15 pp | Positive |
| 5 | ๐ฆ๐ท Argentina | 3.50% | -0.58 pp | Positive |
| 6 | ๐ง๐ด Bolivia | 3.29% | -0.79 pp | Positive |
| 7 | ๐ต๐ช Peru | 2.82% | -1.26 pp | Positive |
| 8 | ๐ช๐จ Ecuador | 2.51% | -1.57 pp | Positive |
| 9 | ๐จ๐ฑ Chile | 2.40% | -1.68 pp | Positive |
| 10 | ๐จ๐ด Colombia | 2.34% | -1.74 pp | Positive |
| 11 | ๐ง๐ท Brazil | 1.91% | -2.17 pp | Positive |
| 12 | ๐บ๐พ Uruguay | 1.80% | -2.28 pp | Positive |
South America GDP Growth Rate Over Time
Fastest Growing Economies in South America (2026)
South America Economy Overview
South America's economic growth is influenced by consumer demand, commodity markets, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, services, exports, investment, government policy, productivity, and global economic conditions. Growth rates can vary significantly between countries because of differences in economic structure and exposure to international markets. Comparing country growth rates helps identify the economies contributing most strongly to changes in regional output.
South America GDP Outlook
South America's GDP growth outlook for 2026 will depend on domestic demand, investment, inflation, interest rates, commodity prices, international trade, fiscal conditions, productivity, and global economic activity. Some economies may experience stronger expansion while others could record more moderate growth. Economic performance will continue to vary across countries depending on domestic policies and external conditions.