Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Chile
Chile: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) was 289.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Chile, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Chile recorded 289.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Chile peaked at 345.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1962.
Chile ranks 22nd of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) 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 | -6.4% |
| 1962 | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.9% |
| 1963 | 0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +77.6% |
| 1964 | 0.0003 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.7% |
| 1965 | 0.0004 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.5% |
| 1966 | 0.0005 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +29.1% |
| 1967 | 0.0006 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.8% |
| 1968 | 0.0009 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.6% |
| 1969 | 0.0012 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.8% |
| 1970 | 0.0016 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +29.8% |
| 1971 | 0.0015 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1972 | 0.0027 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +85.1% |
| 1973 | 0.0108 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +299.8% |
| 1974 | 0.1119 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +939.4% |
| 1975 | 1.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1038.1% |
| 1976 | 2.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +104.6% |
| 1977 | 4.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +78.2% |
| 1978 | 7.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +57.6% |
| 1979 | 9.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.5% |
| 1980 | 10.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 10.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 13.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.6% |
| 1983 | 16.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.7% |
| 1984 | 23.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +42.3% |
| 1985 | 38.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +63.3% |
| 1986 | 46.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.5% |
| 1987 | 55.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.9% |
| 1988 | 63.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 77.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.5% |
| 1990 | 88.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 92.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 97.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 110.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 1994 | 107.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 103.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 115.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 118.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 132.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 134.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 154.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 192.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.8% |
| 2002 | 208.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 2003 | 211.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 184.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 178.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 158.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 166.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 206.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.9% |
| 2009 | 165.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 2010 | 162.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 168.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 167 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 163.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 186 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 197.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 190.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 179.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 189.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 208.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 212.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 249.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 345.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.6% |
| 2023 | 251.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.4% |
| 2024 | 285.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 2025 | 289.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 289.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.8457 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 342.2× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Chile's 289.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 164.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +1038.1% | 0.1119 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1974 | +939.4% | 0.0108 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1119 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1973 | +299.8% | 0.0027 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0108 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 | 0.0012 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0015 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 77.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 88.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 134.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 182.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 154.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 211.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 181.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 162.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 208.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 272.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 212.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 345.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 19 Malawi 503.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 20 Rwanda 501.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Iraq 485.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 23 Congo, Republic of 253.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Yemen, Republic of 253.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 25 Hungary 240.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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)
- 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 imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Chile?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Chile was 289.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 345.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (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 imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Chile ranks 22nd out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.7%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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
Imports of goods and services (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.