Chile
Country statistics · 1990–present
Chile at a Glance
Chile is home to 19.8 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $23,290, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 81.4 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 19.8 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 8.7 and a death rate of 6.6 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 2.1 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 42,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Chile is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $476 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $23,290 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.3% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 7.3% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 81.4 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,760 (2024), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.4% (2017), reflecting high literacy rates. 95.6% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 97.8% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.