--- title: "La-brecha-de-infraestructura-en-America-Latina-y-el-Caribe-2021v2026-en" canonical: "/la-brecha-de-infraestructura-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe-2021v2026-en" published: 2026-09-24 --- # La-brecha-de-infraestructura-en-America-Latina-y-el-Caribe-2021v2026-en Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 ### THE INFRASTRUCTURE GAP IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ### 2021 vs 2026 ### How did infrastructure investment needs evolve in the region between 2021 and 2026? ### Scroll Down ### The updated investment needs assessment confirms that infrastructure gaps in Latin America and the Caribbean remain significant. The level of annual investment required to achieve infrastructure goals by 2030 increased from 3.12% of estimated GDP in 2021 to 3.53% in 2026. ### In absolute terms, the estimated investment needs for 2026 are reduced compared to those projected in 2021 in all sectors analyzed, except water and sanitation. ##### 406,680 ##### 2026 ##### 373,889 ##### 2021 ##### NEW INVESTMENT ##### ASSET MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ##### 577,084 ##### 2021 ##### 382,454 ##### 2026 ##### NEW INVESTMENT ##### ASSET MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ##### 976,089 ##### 2021 ##### 633,323 ##### 2026 ##### NEW INVESTMENT ##### ASSET MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ##### 293,678 ##### 2021 ##### 173,508 ##### 2026 ##### NEW INVESTMENT ##### ASSET MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ### However, when analyzing investment requirements as a percentage of GDP, needs remain relatively constant or even increase compared to previous estimates, reflecting that the investment effort required to achieve infrastructure goals by 2030 continues to be high throughout the region. ##### 0.93% ##### 2026 ##### 0.52% ##### 2021 ##### NEW INVESTMENT ##### ASSET MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ##### 0.86% ##### 2026 ##### 0.82% ##### 2021 ##### NEW INVESTMENT ##### ASSET MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ##### 1.37% ##### 2021 ##### 1.34% ##### 2026 ##### NEW INVESTMENT ##### ASSET MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ##### 0.41% ##### 2021 ##### 0.40% ##### 2026 ##### NEW INVESTMENT ##### ASSET MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ### INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ### Between 2015 and 2023, infrastructure investment levels in Latin America and the Caribbean remained significantly below the estimated requirements to achieve infrastructure goals by 2030. While updated estimates indicate that the region should invest the equivalent of 3.53% of annual GDP, total infrastructure investment averaged 1.67% of GDP during the period analyzed. ### Furthermore, infrastructure investment has shown a downward trend in recent years, mainly due to the decline in public investment. In this context, the private sector is consolidating its position as a strategic player in mobilizing financing and supporting the development of sustainable, long-term infrastructure. ### The levels of public and private investment observed in the region were significantly lower than the estimated requirements to close the infrastructure gaps by 2030. However, the updated investment needs did not increase to the expected extent. This divergence can be explained by a combination of exogenous factors and limitations associated with measuring infrastructure investment. ### INVESTMENT MEASUREMENT - Underreporting of public investment. - Difficulties in identifying infrastructure maintenance and replacement costs. - Limitations in measuring private investment. ### EXOGENOUS FACTORS - Population projections decline - Changes in macroeconomic assumptions. - Update of sectoral data and costs. ### WHEN WILL WE CLOSE THE GAP? ### This calculator allows you to simulate different infrastructure investment scenarios for Latin America and the Caribbean. Based on the percentage of GDP you wish to invest annually, the tool estimates what proportion of the infrastructure gap could be closed by 2030 and in which year the established goals would be achieved. Start virtual tour Sectors total Telecommunications Transport Electricity Water and sanitation Action required Choose the infrastructure sector you want to analyze: telecommunications, transport, electricity, water and sanitation, or the total aggregate. Next How much do we invest today 1.67% Current investment It shows the estimated level of average annual investment in infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean, as a percentage of GDP. Previous Next How much do we want to invest? ▲ ▼ \*Indicate the desired percentage to view the simulation. Action required Enter the percentage of GDP you want to simulate as annual infrastructure investment. Previous Next We will close in 2030: 7.4 % THE GAP CLOSING THE GAP BY 2030 Indicate what percentage of the infrastructure gap will be closed by 2030 based on the simulated investment level. Previous Next The gap closes at: 2050 YEAR OF CLOSING THE GAP Estimate the year in which the infrastructure goals are met based on the simulated investment level. Previous Terminar ### 2026 **Visit the website** ### 2021 **Visit the website**