South America Share of World GDP (2026)
continentSouth America's share of world GDP in 2026 shows how much of total global economic output is generated by South American economies. Explore South America's contribution to the world economy, track changes in its global GDP share, and see which countries contribute the most to the continent's position in the global economy.
South America Share of World GDP by Country (2026)
| # | Country | Country GDP | Share of South America | Share of World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | $2.64 Trillion | 50.89% | 2.08% |
| 2 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | $688.38 Billion | 13.29% | 0.54% |
| 3 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | $539.53 Billion | 10.42% | 0.43% |
| 4 | 🇨🇱 Chile | $407.85 Billion | 7.87% | 0.32% |
| 5 | 🇵🇪 Peru | $380.90 Billion | 7.35% | 0.30% |
| 6 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $138.19 Billion | 2.67% | 0.11% |
| 7 | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | $111.30 Billion | 2.15% | 0.09% |
| 8 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | $96.09 Billion | 1.86% | 0.08% |
| 9 | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | $80.74 Billion | 1.56% | 0.06% |
| 10 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | $60.54 Billion | 1.17% | 0.05% |
| 11 | 🇬🇾 Guyana | $33.96 Billion | 0.66% | 0.03% |
| 12 | 🇸🇷 Suriname | $5.91 Billion | 0.11% | 0.00% |
South America Share of World GDP Over Time
Largest Contributors to South America GDP (2026)
South America Economy Overview
South America's contribution to global GDP is supported by large consumer markets, natural resources, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, energy production, services, and international trade. The continent's share of world GDP changes as South American economies grow at different rates relative to economies in other regions. Productivity, investment, commodity prices, trade, exchange rates, population, and economic development all influence its global economic weight.
South America GDP Outlook
South America's share of world GDP in 2026 and beyond will depend on how quickly its economies grow relative to the rest of the world. Productivity improvements, investment, infrastructure development, stronger exports, and economic growth could support the continent's global position, while exchange-rate movements, commodity cycles, economic slowdowns, and faster growth in other regions could affect its share of global GDP over time.