| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Richest Country (2025) | Guyana (GDP per capita PPP: $94,000+) |
| Primary Reason for Growth | Major offshore oil discoveries (since 2015) |
| Guyana's GDP Growth (2025) | ~19% (one of the fastest globally) |
| Pre-2015 Status | Among the lowest GDP per capita in South America |
| Challenges | Wealth distribution, economic diversification, inflation control |
| Economic Measures | GDP (total economic output) vs. GDP per capita (PPP) (individual wealth) |
| Top 5 Richest (2025) | 1. Guyana 2. Uruguay 3. Chile 4. Argentina 5. Brazil |

