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
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.
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 |
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More economy & growth data for Chile
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.1% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 14,905 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 296.00 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 14,905 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 951.33 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 196.97 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 207.05 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 32.67 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 34.34 billion current US$ (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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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.