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Central American economic growth projections
Overview
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided varied economic growth projections for the Central American region for 2026. Regional growth is projected at 4.2%, with Panama and El Salvador expected to lead at 5% and 4.5% respectively, while Costa Rica and Honduras are forecasted at approximately 3.3%.
In Belize, the IMF has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.9%, a decrease from previous projections of 2.2% and 2.6% in 2025. Despite this slowdown, Belize’s growth is expected to remain above the regional Caribbean average of 1.4%, though it trails the growth rates of Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica.
Entities
International Monetary Fund · Central Bank of Nicaragua · El Salvador · Belize · Costa Rica
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesIMF lowers Belize economic growth forecast to 1.9% for 2026
The IMF has cut Belize’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.9%, down from a previous 2.2% projection, noting a slowdown from the 2.6% expected in 2025.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 13 sourcesCentral America economic growth projected at 4.2% by IMF
The IMF projects 4.2% growth for Central America in 2026, led by Panama and El Salvador, while Costa Rica implements new security and educational initiatives.
Sources
centroamerica360.com · chabilmarvillas.com · delfino.cr · diariolibre.com · diarioroatan.com · dominicanaaldia.com · elfinanciero.com.mx · elinformante.com.do · noticias037.net · observador.cr · riotimesonline.com · tcsahora.com · ticosland.com · ticoslandia.com · winnipegfreepress.com