Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Chile
Chile: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
117th
of 181 countries
All-time high
694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
59,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Chile, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Chile is 694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Chile peaked at 694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 59,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Chile 117th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Chile, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 59,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 74,697 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +24.9% |
| 1963 | 77,583 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1964 | 80,141 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 77,410 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 1966 | 86,612 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1967 | 91,544 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1968 | 93,890 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 100,408 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1970 | 100,839 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 114,299 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1972 | 114,413 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 111,342 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1974 | 106,105 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 1975 | 89,862 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -15.3% |
| 1976 | 93,554 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 102,029 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1978 | 109,942 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1979 | 118,859 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 126,111 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1981 | 132,564 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 115,417 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -12.9% |
| 1983 | 111,586 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1984 | 115,600 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 115,668 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 110,897 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 1987 | 120,288 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 132,499 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1989 | 145,487 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 149,640 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 163,272 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 184,686 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 1993 | 197,799 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 218,317 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 252,858 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 1996 | 269,917 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 274,901 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 271,885 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 260,999 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 270,840 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 269,672 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 271,105 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 285,770 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 315,463 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 352,103 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 413,518 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.4% |
| 2007 | 449,724 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 441,791 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 444,430 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 512,037 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 569,729 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 606,851 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 618,647 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 636,062 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 631,356 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 627,679 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 653,157 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 670,734 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 676,736 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 643,151 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 679,110 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 690,452 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.6% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 12% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Chile's 694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 49% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 82,454 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 59,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 100,408 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 106,124 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 89,862 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 118,859 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 122,612 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 110,897 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 145,487 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 224,427 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 149,640 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 274,901 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 351,442 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 269,672 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 449,724 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 620,299 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 512,037 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 676,736 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 676,814 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 643,151 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 114 Uganda 729,314 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 115 Oman 712,478 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 116 Fiji 703,870 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 118 South Africa 657,606 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 119 Eswatini 641,215 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 120 Honduras 613,071 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 11.37 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Chile?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Chile was 694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 694,542 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 59,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Chile rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Chile ranks 117th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. 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 domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.