7 Richest Countries in Central and South America by 2015 GDP

 

6. Puerto Rico – $101.5 Billion

The economy of Puerto Rico is known to be highly competitive even though it has suffered a recession back in 2006 and has not quite fully recovered from it. It manages to keep their pharmaceuticals industry strong and it is now venturing into other forms of industries that may help the country more in the future. The fact that it has American wage standards gives workers a benefit over those that are in other nearby countries.

Richest Countries in Central and South America by 2015 GDP