GDP per capita (Feenstra et) in Chile
Chile: GDP per capita was 26,244 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
26,244 international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
69th
of 184 countries
All-time high
26,408 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2014
All-time low
5,058 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1951
Years of data
73
1951–2023
GDP per capita in Chile, 1951–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
Chile recorded 26,244 international-$ in 2021 prices for gdp per capita in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Chile peaked at 26,408 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2014 and was at its lowest, 5,058 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1951.
Chile ranks 69th of 184 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.
GDP per capita in Chile, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5,058 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1952 | 5,364 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 1953 | 5,396 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.6% |
| 1954 | 5,667 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.0% |
| 1955 | 5,429 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.2% |
| 1956 | 5,233 international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.6% |
| 1957 | 5,648 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 1958 | 5,733 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 1959 | 5,546 international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.3% |
| 1960 | 5,763 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 1961 | 5,443 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.6% |
| 1962 | 6,638 international-$ in 2021 prices | +22.0% |
| 1963 | 6,737 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 1964 | 6,807 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 6,436 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.4% |
| 1966 | 7,055 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.6% |
| 1967 | 7,311 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 7,357 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 7,723 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 7,615 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.4% |
| 1971 | 8,490 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 8,361 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 8,006 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.2% |
| 1974 | 7,509 international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.2% |
| 1975 | 6,261 international-$ in 2021 prices | -16.6% |
| 1976 | 6,418 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 6,893 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 7,317 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 7,793 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 8,148 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 8,440 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 7,242 international-$ in 2021 prices | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 6,899 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 7,041 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 6,938 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 6,550 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 6,993 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 7,579 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 8,186 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 8,280 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 8,885 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 9,890 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.3% |
| 1993 | 10,429 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 11,339 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 12,942 international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.1% |
| 1996 | 13,621 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 13,688 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 13,363 international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 12,668 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 12,989 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 12,784 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 12,711 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 13,259 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 14,490 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 16,013 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 18,624 international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.3% |
| 2007 | 20,057 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 19,508 international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 19,427 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 22,158 international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 24,413 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 25,756 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 26,007 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 26,408 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 25,946 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 25,506 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 26,124 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 26,352 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 26,185 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 24,664 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 25,928 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 26,231 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 26,244 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.1% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 26,244 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 45,556 international-$ in 2021 prices, 58% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Chile's 26,244 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 17,495 international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5,453 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5,058 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5,733 international-$ in 2021 prices | 9 |
| 1960s | 6,727 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5,443 international-$ in 2021 prices | 7,723 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 7,466 international-$ in 2021 prices | 6,261 international-$ in 2021 prices | 8,490 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,401 international-$ in 2021 prices | 6,550 international-$ in 2021 prices | 8,440 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,510 international-$ in 2021 prices | 8,280 international-$ in 2021 prices | 13,688 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,986 international-$ in 2021 prices | 12,711 international-$ in 2021 prices | 20,057 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,486 international-$ in 2021 prices | 22,158 international-$ in 2021 prices | 26,408 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,767 international-$ in 2021 prices | 24,664 international-$ in 2021 prices | 26,244 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 66 Montserrat 26,972 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 67 Uruguay 26,743 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 68 Montenegro 26,335 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 70 Saint Kitts and Nevis 25,479 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 71 Costa Rica 25,112 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 72 Turkmenistan 24,502 international-$ in 2021 prices 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0096 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 173.59 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -3.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 126.75 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0049 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Chile?
- Gdp per capita in Chile was 26,244 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 26,408 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2014.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,058 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1951.
- How does Chile rank for gdp per capita?
- Chile ranks 69th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.