The Colombian Caribbean region, made up of eight departments, has shown a significant economic weight when adding up their GDP (Gross Domestic Product). According to recent data from Dane and the World Bank, this strategic union of the Caribbean region reaches a GDP of 55,106 million dollars. To contextualize this figure, if the Caribbean region were an independent country, it would be above several Latin American economies such as Bolivia, Paraguay, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Suriname and Belize.
When breaking down the World Bank data, Brazil tops the list of Latin American economies with a GDP of 1,920,095 million dollars, followed by Mexico with 1,465,854 million and Argentina with 631,133 million. The united Caribbean region, with its 55,106 million dollars, would be among the largest economies in the region, surpassing countries such as Bolivia, whose GDP is 44,008 million dollars, and Paraguay with 41,722 million dollars.
This data not only demonstrates the economic relevance of the Colombian Caribbean region, but also highlights its potential as an important economic block within Latin America. The eight departments that make up this region have demonstrated a considerable capacity to contribute to the national GDP, consolidating themselves as an important economic engine.
Below is a comparison of the GDP of the United Caribbean region with other Latin American countries (2022):
- Brazil: US $1,920,095 million
- Mexico: US $1,465,854 million
- Argentina: US $631,133 million
- * Venezuela: US $482,359 million (last official figure in 2014)
- Colombia: US $343,622 million
- Chili: US $301,024 million
- Peru: US $242,631 million
- Ecuador: US $115,049 million
- Guatemala: US $95,003 million
- Panama: US $76,522 million
- Uruguay: US $71,177 million
- Costa Rica: US $69,243 million
- Caribbean Region: US $55,106 million
- Bolivia: US $44,008 million
- Paraguay: US $41,722 million
- The Savior: US $32,488 million
- Honduras: US $31,717 million
- Trinidad and Tobago: US $30,053 million
- Nicaragua: US $15,671 million
- Guyana: US $14,718 million
- Surinam: US$3.62 billion
- Belize: US$2.83 billion
This analysis allows us to visualize the weight of the Caribbean region in a broader context and highlights the importance of considering policies and strategies that further enhance its development.. The union of these departments could not only strengthen their internal growth, but also position the Caribbean region as a key player in the Latin American economy.
The Collaboration and economic integration of the Caribbean region represent a unique and invaluable opportunity to maximize its resources and capabilities.contributing to the progress and well-being of its inhabitants and the country in general.
