Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Chile
Chile: Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) was 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Chile, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Chile is 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Chile peaked at 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1962.
Chile ranks 21st of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Chile, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1962 | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.2% |
| 1963 | 0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +85.0% |
| 1964 | 0.0003 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.4% |
| 1965 | 0.0005 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +45.2% |
| 1966 | 0.0006 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.7% |
| 1967 | 0.0008 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.2% |
| 1968 | 0.0012 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.1% |
| 1969 | 0.0013 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.3% |
| 1970 | 0.0019 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +42.6% |
| 1971 | 0.0018 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 0.0026 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +42.4% |
| 1973 | 0.006 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +128.4% |
| 1974 | 0.1284 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2045.8% |
| 1975 | 0.6704 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +422.3% |
| 1976 | 1.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +159.6% |
| 1977 | 3.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +85.2% |
| 1978 | 5.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +81.4% |
| 1979 | 6.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.0% |
| 1980 | 8.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.7% |
| 1981 | 8.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 7.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1983 | 9.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.3% |
| 1984 | 18.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +97.6% |
| 1985 | 27.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +44.9% |
| 1986 | 35.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.3% |
| 1987 | 48.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.8% |
| 1988 | 56.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 1989 | 68.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.2% |
| 1990 | 78.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.6% |
| 1991 | 81.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 90.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 112.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.5% |
| 1994 | 107.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 109.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 123.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.8% |
| 1997 | 125.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 131.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 114.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 127.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 152.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.4% |
| 2002 | 166.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 161.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 129.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 130.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 117.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 116.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 150.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +29.1% |
| 2009 | 128.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 126.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 128.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 140.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 136.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 143.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 167.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 2016 | 160.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 146.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 154.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 175.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 2020 | 166.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 183.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 225.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.7% |
| 2023 | 196.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2024 | 218.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.3% |
| 2025 | 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.3353 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 682.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Chile's 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 178.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Chile changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +2045.8% | 0.006 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1284 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1975 | +422.3% | 0.1284 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6704 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1976 | +159.6% | 0.6704 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0005 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0013 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0018 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 68.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 107.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 78.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 131.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 138.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 116.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 166.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 148.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 126.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 175.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 203.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 166.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 18 South Korea 414.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 19 Malawi 275.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 20 Iraq 248.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 22 Benin 208.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 23 Argentina 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Congo 171 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Chile
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- 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 gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Chile?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Chile was 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- How does Chile rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Chile ranks 21st out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.