Central America Economic Review
An independent, data-driven research platform analyzing Central American economies. Drawing on institutional data and regional expertise, the publication examines fiscal, economic, and social trends to clarify the forces shaping the region’s markets and development.
All analysis is grounded in publicly available data from international financial institutions, central banks, and national statistical agencies. Data may be revised as source institutions update their releases. Central America Economic Review is not affiliated with any government or institution.
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Introducing the Central America Composite Index (CACI)
The Central America Composite Index (CACI) is a proprietary benchmark designed to measure macroeconomic resilience across the region. Built on five strategic quantitative pillars, the index provides accelerated quarterly analyses that capture both fiscal sustainability and structural economic strength.
CENTRAL AMERICA COMPOSITE INDEX (2026 Q1 SUMMARY)
Guatemala: 4.16
Costa Rica: 4.06
Panama: 3.72
El Salvador: 3.02
Honduras: 2.83
Nicaragua: 2.37
Belize: 2.34
For details on our in-house framework, see the SUMMARY & METHODOLOGY page.
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Disclaimer: Index Scores are based on February 2026 accessed data sources. This scoring metric is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.
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