Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean

2023 Edition

The 2023 edition of the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean is its seventy-fifth issue. The report provides an overview of the economic situation of the region, including the performance of the economy, the outlook for the future, and the challenges facing the region.

2022 Edition

The 2022 edition of the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean is its seventy-fourth issue. The report finds that the region's economy grew by 6.3% in 2021, following a contraction of 6.8% in 2020. The report also notes that the region's economic recovery is uneven, with some countries performing better than others.

United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)

The Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean is issued annually by the Economic Development Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). ECLAC is a regional development organization that supports the economic and social development of the Latin America and Caribbean region.

Outlook for 2023

The Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean projects that the region's economy will grow by 1.5% in 2023. The report notes that the region's economic growth will be supported by a recovery in global demand, as well as by increased investment and consumption.

Challenges Facing the Region

The Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean also identifies a number of challenges facing the region, including:

• High levels of poverty and inequality
• Low levels of productivity
• Weak institutions
• Climate change