Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Chile
Chile: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 9.0% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
9.0%
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
114th
of 202 countries
All-time high
28.9%
in 1974
All-time low
8.6%
in 2021
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Chile, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Chile recorded 9.0% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Chile peaked at 28.9% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 8.6%, in 2021.
Chile ranks 114th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 66 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Chile, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.3% | — |
| 1961 | 21.6% | +1.6% |
| 1962 | 23.1% | +6.7% |
| 1963 | 23.2% | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 23.9% | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 23.5% | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 22.5% | -4.3% |
| 1967 | 23.3% | +3.7% |
| 1968 | 25.1% | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 24.8% | -1.3% |
| 1970 | 25.1% | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 24.2% | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 22.9% | -5.0% |
| 1973 | 26.4% | +15.3% |
| 1974 | 28.9% | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 19.8% | -31.5% |
| 1976 | 22.9% | +15.5% |
| 1977 | 21.3% | -6.9% |
| 1978 | 21.9% | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 20.8% | -4.8% |
| 1980 | 21.0% | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 21.6% | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 19.2% | -11.0% |
| 1983 | 20.6% | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 22.6% | +9.8% |
| 1985 | 21.7% | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 17.6% | -18.9% |
| 1987 | 17.2% | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 18.0% | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 17.9% | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 18.4% | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 18.9% | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 18.7% | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 19.0% | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 19.1% | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 19.3% | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 15.2% | -20.9% |
| 1997 | 14.9% | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 14.4% | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 14.7% | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 15.2% | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 15.9% | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 15.8% | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 15.2% | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 14.2% | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 12.8% | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 11.7% | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 10.6% | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 10.0% | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 10.3% | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 9.9% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 9.9% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 10.0% | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 9.9% | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 10.4% | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 9.7% | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 9.2% | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 9.6% | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 9.0% | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 9.0% | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 8.6% | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 9.5% | +11.0% |
| 2023 | 9.6% | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 9.4% | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 9.0% | -4.5% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 9.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 94% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Chile's 9.0% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.9%, 90% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.2% | 21.3% | 25.1% | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.4% | 19.8% | 28.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.8% | 17.2% | 22.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.3% | 14.4% | 19.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.2% | 10.0% | 15.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.7% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.2% | 8.6% | 9.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Chile?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Chile was 9.0% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 28.9% in 1974.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.6% in 2021.
- How does Chile rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Chile ranks 114th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.