Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Chile
Chile: Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD was -18.89 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Chile, 1996–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
Chile recorded -18.89 billion for economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 172.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Chile peaked at -1.55 billion in 1998 and was at its lowest, -21.84 billion, in 2011.
Chile ranks 29th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -2.18 billion | — |
| 1997 | -2.25 billion | +3.2% |
| 1998 | -1.55 billion | -30.9% |
| 1999 | -1.90 billion | +22.3% |
| 2000 | -2.41 billion | +26.9% |
| 2001 | -2.13 billion | -11.8% |
| 2002 | -2.45 billion | +15.3% |
| 2003 | -3.92 billion | +59.6% |
| 2004 | -7.31 billion | +86.6% |
| 2005 | -9.74 billion | +33.4% |
| 2006 | -16.47 billion | +69.0% |
| 2007 | -16.92 billion | +2.8% |
| 2008 | -14.42 billion | -14.8% |
| 2009 | -11.80 billion | -18.2% |
| 2010 | -14.06 billion | +19.1% |
| 2011 | -21.84 billion | +55.4% |
| 2012 | -14.62 billion | -33.1% |
| 2013 | -12.37 billion | -15.4% |
| 2014 | -11.66 billion | -5.7% |
| 2015 | -6.01 billion | -48.5% |
| 2016 | -6.94 billion | +15.5% |
| 2017 | -10.77 billion | +55.2% |
| 2018 | -12.13 billion | +12.6% |
| 2019 | -10.37 billion | -14.5% |
| 2020 | -15.85 billion | +52.9% |
| 2021 | -17.89 billion | +12.8% |
| 2022 | -14.65 billion | -18.1% |
| 2023 | -14.46 billion | -1.3% |
| 2024 | -16.93 billion | +17.1% |
| 2025 | -18.39 billion | +8.6% |
| 2026 | -18.89 billion | +2.7% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's -18.89 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is -2.87 billion, 6.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Chile's -18.89 billion is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -18.87 billion, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.97 billion | -2.25 billion | -1.55 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | -8.76 billion | -16.92 billion | -2.13 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -12.08 billion | -21.84 billion | -6.01 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -16.72 billion | -18.89 billion | -14.46 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More economy & growth data for Chile
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.32 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 8.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 437.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 14.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 10.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0406 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 730.79 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.37 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Chile?
- Economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Chile was -18.89 billion in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was -1.55 billion in 1998.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.84 billion in 2011.
- How does Chile rank for economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd?
- Chile ranks 29th out of 39 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 172.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD (balance of payments basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact : eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords : Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP