Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean
Coverage: 1980 to present.
Language(s): Spanish and English.
Title in another language: Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Frequency: Annual.
Successor to: Balance preliminar de la economía latinoamericana and Balance Preliminar de la Economía de América Latina y el Caribe.
Content: It includes official figures from Latin American and Caribbean countries up to November 30 of each year, an analysis of the region's economic performance in the current year, and projections for the following year, based on data provided by central banks and national statistical offices of the countries in the region.
ISSN: 1014-7810.
Disclaimer: Preliminary translation: may contain inaccuracies. Subject to technical review.
Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean, 2025. Executive summary
Latin America and the Caribbean remains caught in a trap of low capacity for growth. ECLAC forecasts regional growth of 2.3% in 2026, slightly below the 2.4% recorded in 2025, marking four consecutive years of growth rates around 2.3%.