A robust and data-driven analysis of the broad region’s progress toward greater prosperity.
Latin America and Caribbean Prosperity Rating
A robust and data-driven analysis of the broad region’s progress toward greater prosperity.
Why a report on Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026?
In the geopolitical climate of 2026, companies building resilient, quality-focused models close to home are making a wise investment in their long-term prosperity. At the same time, Latin America is increasingly recognized as home to a significant, diverse, and influential group of “middle powers” that are reshaping global dynamics. A rating deep diving into Latin American and Caribbean economies’ strengths and weaknesses, therefore, seems apt.
The region is dealing with a paradox that has become increasingly difficult to ignore: exponential gains made in areas spanning institutions, societal concerns, and economic prowess are not translating into a better quality of life for all.
This report draws on 78 data points across 34 Latin American and Caribbean economies and groups them into four focal areas: economic challenges, governance and institutions, managerial dynamics, and societal empowerment. The result is a rich analysis that enables cross-country comparisons and delivers readers with acute details behind the different stages of development in the sub-regions that make up this vibrant and resource-rich part of the world.
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Unlike traditional approaches that rely heavily on GDP and a limited set of economic indicators, the WCC’s methodology
integrates four interconnected pillars, each representing one of the contextual factors shaping the region’s prosperity identified earlier in this report: economic challenges, governance and institutions, managerial dynamics, and societal empowerment. It mirrors the methodology used in the Africa Prosperity Rating.
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