Communications, computer, etc. in Chile
Chile: Communications, computer, etc. was 10.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Chile, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2025, communications, computer, etc. in Chile stood at 10.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Chile peaked at 52.7% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 6.1%, in 2005.
Chile ranks 153rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Chile, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 24.6% | — |
| 1976 | 30.3% | +23.2% |
| 1977 | 44.4% | +46.4% |
| 1978 | 28.9% | -34.9% |
| 1979 | 36.6% | +26.5% |
| 1980 | 51.9% | +41.8% |
| 1981 | 51.1% | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 52.7% | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 51.1% | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 43.1% | -15.7% |
| 1985 | 35.6% | -17.3% |
| 1986 | 45.0% | +26.5% |
| 1987 | 42.3% | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 35.2% | -16.9% |
| 1989 | 35.6% | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 27.9% | -21.7% |
| 1991 | 28.8% | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 27.3% | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 28.5% | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 29.3% | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 29.6% | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 24.8% | -16.4% |
| 1997 | 21.9% | -11.4% |
| 1998 | 21.3% | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 20.7% | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 23.6% | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 22.7% | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 25.6% | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 7.8% | -69.5% |
| 2004 | 7.4% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 6.1% | -17.6% |
| 2006 | 6.1% | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 6.5% | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 6.7% | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 7.6% | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 6.5% | -14.3% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 7.6% | +14.9% |
| 2013 | 8.0% | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 8.7% | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 9.0% | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 9.8% | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 9.3% | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 9.4% | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 9.6% | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 13.4% | +40.1% |
| 2021 | 15.0% | +11.8% |
| 2022 | 11.9% | -20.8% |
| 2023 | 11.3% | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 10.9% | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 10.9% | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.9% | 24.6% | 44.4% | 5 |
| 1980s | 44.4% | 35.2% | 52.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.0% | 20.7% | 29.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.0% | 6.1% | 25.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.2% | 10.9% | 15.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 150 Iraq 11.5% compare
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- 152 Montenegro 11.2% compare
- 154 Dominican Republic 10.4% compare
- 155 Egypt 10.3% compare
- 156 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 10.2% compare
More economy & growth data for Chile
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.32 Percent per annum (2029)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.3574 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1982 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 3,567 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 0.3573 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 148.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 2.67 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 8.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5551 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Chile?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Chile was 10.9% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 52.7% in 1982.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.1% in 2005.
- How does Chile rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Chile ranks 153rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.