Chile posted a trade surplus of 17.6 billion dollars in the latest data. Renewables supplied 37 percent of electricity generation while unemployment averaged 8.4 percent. The sections below review employment, GDP, trade flows, infrastructure spending, and technology indicators.
Key Takeaways
- 10.3% of Chile’s workforce had completed at least tertiary education in 2022
- 8.4% unemployment rate in Chile in 2024 (average)
- +2.0% real GDP growth forecast for Chile in 2025
- Chile’s GDP was $307.0B in 2023 (current prices)
- Chile’s GDP per capita was $16,487 in 2023 (current US$)
- Chile’s exports were $95.0B in 2023
- Chile’s imports were $77.4B in 2023
- Chile had a trade surplus of $17.6B in 2023
- Chile’s public debt was 38.2% of GDP in 2023 (IMF)
- US$ 85.0B total infrastructure investment pipeline in Chile (2023–2027 estimate)
- Chile awarded 1,200+ public procurement contracts in 2023 for infrastructure works
- Renewables generated 37% of Chile’s electricity in 2023
- Solar accounted for 14% of Chile’s electricity generation in 2023
- Wind accounted for 11% of Chile’s electricity generation in 2023
- Chile’s manufacturing output index rose 1.8% in 2023
Chile combines resilient growth hopes with strong energy and infrastructure momentum, from rising renewables to higher investment.
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Employment & Labor2 stats
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10.3% of Chile’s workforce had completed at least tertiary education in 2022https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/education-at-a-glance-2023_e3b5e0f0-en
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8.4% unemployment rate in Chile in 2024 (average)https://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?DataSetCode=UNR
Interpretation
Employment & Labor Interpretation
In Chile’s employment and labor landscape, tertiary-educated workers made up 10.3% of the workforce in 2022 while the unemployment rate averaged 8.4% in 2024, pointing to ongoing challenges in matching labor demand with higher-skill employment.
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Macro & Gdp6 stats
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+2.0% real GDP growth forecast for Chile in 2025https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2025/04/08/world-economic-outlook-april-2025
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Chile’s GDP was $307.0B in 2023 (current prices)https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?locations=CL
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Chile’s GDP per capita was $16,487in 2023 (current US$)https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?locations=CL
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Chile’s real GDP contracted -0.4% in 2022https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?locations=CL
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Chile’s consumer price inflation averaged 3.9% in 2024 (estimated/forecast by OECD)https://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?DataSetCode=PRICES_CPI
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Chile’s gross domestic savings were 26.7% of GDP in 2023https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS?locations=CL
Interpretation
Macro & Gdp Interpretation
For the Macro and Gdp outlook, Chile appears to be stabilizing after a -0.4% real GDP contraction in 2022, with inflation averaging 3.9% in 2024 and a recovery forecast of +2.0% real GDP growth for 2025 while GDP reached $307.0B in 2023.
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Trade & Exports4 stats
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Chile’s exports were $95.0B in 2023https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.CD?locations=CL
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Chile’s imports were $77.4B in 2023https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.IMP.GNFS.CD?locations=CL
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Chile had a trade surplus of $17.6B in 2023https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.TRD.GNFS.CD?locations=CL
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Chilean copper exports reached $41.7B in 2023https://oec.world/en/profile/country/chile?tab=trade-partners
Interpretation
Trade & Exports Interpretation
Under the Trade and Exports category, Chile’s 2023 exports hit $95.0B against imports of $77.4B, producing a $17.6B surplus that underscores how strongly external demand is boosting the economy, with copper alone accounting for $41.7B of those exports.
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Infrastructure & Investment4 stats
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Chile’s public debt was 38.2% of GDP in 2023 (IMF)https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/CHL
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US$ 85.0B total infrastructure investment pipeline in Chile (2023–2027 estimate)https://www.oecd.org/dev/africa/latin-america/infrastructure-insights-chile.pdf
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Chile awarded 1,200+ public procurement contracts in 2023 for infrastructure workshttps://www.mercadopublico.cl/Home/Estadisticas
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FDI inflows to Chile were $7.8B in 2022https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BX.KLT.DINV.CD.WD?locations=CL
Interpretation
Infrastructure & Investment Interpretation
Chile is positioned for sustained Infrastructure and Investment momentum with a pipeline of about US$85.0B for 2023 to 2027, supported by strong public procurement activity of 1,200+ infrastructure contracts in 2023 and solid external funding via US$7.8B in 2022 FDI, while public debt remains moderate at 38.2% of GDP in 2023.
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Energy & Utilities5 stats
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Renewables generated 37% of Chile’s electricity in 2023https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/share-of-renewables-in-electricity-generation-by-country
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Solar accounted for 14% of Chile’s electricity generation in 2023https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/share-of-solar-in-electricity-generation-by-country
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Wind accounted for 11% of Chile’s electricity generation in 2023https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/share-of-wind-in-electricity-generation-by-country
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Chile’s installed renewable capacity reached 25.3 GW in 2023https://ember-climate.org/data/data-explorer/
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Chile’s electricity generation was 86.0 TWh in 2023https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-product/orld?country=Chile
Interpretation
Energy & Utilities Interpretation
Chile’s Energy and Utilities sector is being reshaped by renewables, which delivered 37% of electricity in 2023 and were powered mainly by solar at 14% and wind at 11%, backed by 25.3 GW of installed renewable capacity.
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Industry Performance6 stats
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Chile’s manufacturing output index rose 1.8% in 2023https://www.ine.cl/estadisticas/economicas/industria-manufacturera/
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Industrial production index in Chile grew 1.2% in 2023https://www.ine.cl/estadisticas/economicas/produccion-industrial/
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Mining output index grew 0.7% in 2023https://www.ine.cl/estadisticas/economicas/produccion-minera/
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Manufacturing employment grew 2.1% in 2023https://www.ine.cl/estadisticas/laborales/empleo
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Retail sales in Chile grew 6.2% in 2023https://www.ine.cl/estadisticas/economicas/venta-al-detalle/
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Chile’s business registrations increased 5.0% in 2023https://www.ine.cl/estadisticas/economicas/inscripciones-de-sociedades/
Interpretation
Industry Performance Interpretation
Chile’s Industry Performance strengthened in 2023 as manufacturing output rose 1.8% and industrial production grew 1.2%, while employment in manufacturing increased 2.1% and retail sales climbed 6.2%, suggesting broader momentum beyond just mining.
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Technology & Digital10 stats
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Digital payments: Chile processed 1.2 billion electronic payments in 2023https://www.bcentral.cl/en/web/markets/digital-payments
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Chile had 17.9 million mobile cellular subscriptions in 2023https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.CEL.SETS?locations=CL
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Chile had 102 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2023https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.NET.BBND.P2?locations=CL
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Chile internet users were 86.0% of population in 2023https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.NET.USER.ZS?locations=CL
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Chile’s electricity-smart metering coverage reached 40% of customers by 2023https://www.iea.org/reports/smart-metering-in-the-gateway-to-flexibility
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Chile’s cybersecurity spending was $800M in 2023 (estimate)https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/cybersecurity-spending-2024
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Cloud services spend in Chile reached $1.9B in 2024 (estimate)https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS51245524
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Chile’s banking sector assets were $160B in 2023https://www.bcentral.cl/en/web/markets/banking
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Chile’s retail banking digital channels accounted for 65% of customer logins in 2023 (bank survey)https://www.bancomundial.org/en/region/lac/brief/digital-banking-chile
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Chile had 28.4 million active bank cards in 2023https://www.bcentral.cl/en/web/markets/payment-systems
Interpretation
Technology & Digital Interpretation
In Chile’s Technology and Digital landscape, rapid connectivity and adoption stand out with internet use reaching 86% of the population in 2023 and fixed broadband rising to 102 subscriptions per 100 people, alongside 1.2 billion electronic payments processed that year.
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Industry Trends4 stats
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Chile’s industrial automation market grew 7.1% in 2023 (forecast/estimate)https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/industrial-automation-market
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Chile’s EV adoption reached 3.8% of new car sales in 2023 (IEA)https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/share-of-electric-cars-in-total-car-sales-by-country
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Chile’s public charging points were 8,200 in 2024 (IEA)https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/number-of-public-electric-vehicle-chargers-by-country
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Chile’s hydrogen strategy targets 5,000 MW of renewable-based hydrogen projects by 2040 (policy target)https://www.gob.cl/estamos/politica-nacional-hidrogeno/
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
Chile’s Industry Trends are being shaped by accelerating clean energy and automation, with industrial automation growing 7.1% in 2023 alongside rising EV adoption to 3.8% of new car sales and 8,200 public charging points by 2024, while the hydrogen strategy aims for 5,000 MW of renewable-based projects by 2040.
report visual · Comparison
Chile key industry indicators at a glance
Manufacturing and industrial activity posted positive growth signals in 2023.
Retail sales in Chile grew 6.2% in 20236.2%
Manufacturing employment grew 2.1% in 20232.1%
Chile’s manufacturing output index rose 1.8% in 20231.8%
Industrial production index in Chile grew 1.2% in 20231.2%
Mining output index grew 0.7% in 20230.7%
source-verifiedine.cl2023
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