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Latin America and the Caribbean statistics

18 verified figures for Latin America and the Caribbean across 6 industries and 14 measures, 2023–2035, from 8 publishers.

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18 verified figures Verified 30 Sep 2026 Sources typically refresh annually

Key findings

Drawn from every industry that publishes a figure for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Market size and output 2

  1. Crude steel production in Latin America and the Caribbean was 3.5 million tonnes in May 2026 (worldsteel). worldsteel ↗ T2 Official
  2. Rice per capita food consumption in Latin America and the Caribbean was 25.4 kg/person/year in 2023–2025 (OECD). OECD ↗ T1 Official

Growth and change 3

  1. OECD projects rice per capita food consumption growth rate in Latin America and the Caribbean at -0.2% in 2026–2035. OECD ↗ T1 Official
  2. Latin America recorded music trade revenue growth in Latin America and the Caribbean was 17.1% in 2025 (IFPI). IFPI ↗ T2 Official
  3. Crude steel production growth in Latin America and the Caribbean was 3.7% in May 2026 (worldsteel). worldsteel ↗ T2 Official

Capacity and infrastructure 1

  1. Hydropower development pipeline in Latin America and the Caribbean was about 70 GW as of 24 June 2026 (IHA). IHA ↗ T2 Official

Trade 1

  1. Chinese manufacturer electric bus export market share in Latin America and the Caribbean was more than 85% in 2023 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official

Adoption and share 2

  1. Chinese overseas wind installations share by destination region in Latin America and the Caribbean was 8% in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 Official
  2. Share of hydropower fleet over 30 years old in Latin America and the Caribbean was more than 50% as of 24 June 2026 (IHA). IHA ↗ T2 Official

Other measures 1

  1. Airline passenger load factor in Latin America and the Caribbean was 84.8% in 2024 (IATA). IATA ↗ T2 Official

Latin America and the Caribbean by industry

Every measure published for Latin America and the Caribbean, grouped by industry, with its latest value and trend. Region code LATAM is the same in every industry and in the API.

Steel and Basic Metals 4

Crude steel production May 2026 3.5 million tonnes +2.9% since January 2026 worldsteel 2 records
Crude steel production growth May 2026 3.7% +4.9 pp since January 2026 worldsteel 2 records
Crude steel production (year to date) January–May 2026 17 million tonnes worldsteel 1 record
Crude steel production growth (year to date) January–May 2026 -0.7% worldsteel 1 record

Electricity and Gas Utilities 3

Chinese overseas wind installations share by destination region 2025 8% GWEC 1 record
Hydropower development pipeline as of 24 Jun 2026 Estimate 70 GW IHA 1 record
Share of hydropower fleet over 30 years old as of 24 Jun 2026 Estimate 50% IHA 1 record

Food and Beverage 2

Rice per capita food consumption 2023–2025 Estimate 25.4 kg/person/year OECD 2 records
Rice per capita food consumption growth rate 2026–2035 Forecast -0.2% OECD 1 record

Film and Video 2

Netflix paid memberships end of 2024 53,327 thousand +16% since end of 2023 Netflix 2 records
Latin America recorded music trade revenue growth 2025 17.1% IFPI 1 record

Airlines and Air Transport 2

Airline passenger load factor 2024 84.8% IATA 1 record
Latin American Airline Passenger Demand Growth July 2026 7.1% IATA 1 record

Electric Vehicles 1

Chinese manufacturer electric bus export market share 2023 85% IEA 1 record

14 measures. Each name opens the full series; each value opens the record with its source evidence.

Sources

10 primary source documents. Every figure on this page traces to one of these.
Document Publisher Authority tier Published Accessed Locator Data points
Trends in heavy electric vehicles – Global EV Outlook 2024 Report IEA T1 Official — 22 Sep 2026 The multiple benefits of city bus electrification boost adoption in advanced and emerging economies 1
Cereals: OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035 Press release OECD T1 Official — 26 Sep 2026 Table 2.1. Rice per capita food consumption by region 3
GWEC records sharp rise in wind turbine installations, as five OEMs exceed 100 GW Press release GWEC T2 Official — 16 Sep 2026 China market 1
Air Passenger Demand Grows 0.2% in July - IATA Press release IATA T2 Official 31 Aug 2026 27 Sep 2026 Regional Breakdown - International Passenger Markets 1
Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024 Press release IATA T2 Official 30 Jan 2025 14 Sep 2026 International Passenger Markets 1
GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2026: GLOBAL RECORDED MUSIC REVENUES GROW 6.4% AS RECORD COMPANIES DRIVE INNOVATION Press release IFPI T2 Official 18 Mar 2026 30 Sep 2026 Latin America section 1
World Hydropower Outlook launches The year of the ‘water battery’ Press release IHA T2 Official — 16 Sep 2026 Africa delivers strong conventional hydropower growth 2
May 2026 crude steel production Press release worldsteel T2 Official — 15 Sep 2026 Crude steel production by region; Table 1. Crude steel production by region 4
January 2026 crude steel production Press release worldsteel T2 Official — 15 Sep 2026 Crude steel production by region; Table 1. Crude steel production by region 2
Netflix, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 Filing Netflix T3 Research 27 Jan 2025 30 Sep 2026 Item 7 — Latin America (LATAM) table 2

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StatOrigin. (2026). Latin America and the Caribbean industry statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/regions/latin-america-and-the-caribbean

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