🇨🇱 Chile
Chile (South America) has a population of 19,859,921 (2025), ranking 65 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Chile: $17,995 /inh. (2025), ranking 82 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 4.2 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Chile, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186), Women's legal equality: childcare (1/186).
Weaknesses – Chile, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Adult obesity (177/196), Tobacco use among women (148/165), Obesity among adult men (175/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Chile has $17,995 /inh., above the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Chile has 9 %, above the regional median (South America: 6.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Chile has 4.2 %, below the regional median (South America: 4.8 %).
- GDP growth: Chile has 2.5 %, close to the regional median (South America: 2.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 16.9 % | 2021 | 32 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $750.2B | 2025 | 42 of 201 |
| GDP | $357.4B | 2025 | 45 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $11,117 /inh. | 2021 | 56 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $37,774 /inh. | 2025 | 68 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $16,960 /inh. | 2025 | 76 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $17,995 /inh. | 2025 | 82 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2 % | 2025 | 118 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.5 % | 2025 | 132 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 951.33 LCU/$ | 2025 | 28 of 211 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.41 | 2026 | 36 of 55 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 69.4 % | 2025 | 62 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | 2.5 % | 2018 | 100 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 4.2 % | 2018 | 136 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 4.2 % | 2025 | 137 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 6.8 % | 2025 | 167 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 72.4 % | 2025 | 49 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 21.5 % | 2025 | 67 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.3 % | 2025 | 86 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 56.7 % | 2025 | 98 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 23.9 % | 2025 | 119 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 6.1 % | 2025 | 125 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 9 % | 2025 | 141 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 21.6 % | 2025 | 145 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $107B | 2025 | 40 of 205 |
| Services exports | $12.5B | 2025 | 65 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 8.6 % | 2024 | 78 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -1.2 % | 2025 | 99 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 34.6 % | 2025 | 104 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 65 % | 2025 | 125 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 30.4 % | 2025 | 138 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $14.5B | 2025 | 30 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 5,431,000 arr. | 2019 | 34 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 4.1 % | 2025 | 54 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $1B | 2020 | 80 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 2017 | 146 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0 % | 2025 | 190 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 13.1 % | 2000 | 9 of 109 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 31.8 % | 2024 | 43 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 18.3 % | 2024 | 64 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 0.4 % | 2022 | 79 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 24.6 % | 2023 | 88 of 160 |
| Budget balance | -2.8 % | 2024 | 88 of 158 |
| Military spending | 1.5 % | 2025 | 96 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 15.1 % | 2025 | 109 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 136.2 % | 2025 | 12 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 102.1 % | 2025 | 24 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $49.4B | 2025 | 50 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.2 months | 2025 | 94 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 31.4 % | 2025 | 48 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 22.8 % | 2025 | 84 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 24.1 % | 2025 | 87 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 9 % | 2025 | 114 of 201 |
| Services | 55.5 % | 2025 | 117 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 56.7 % | 2025 | 119 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3.5 % | 2025 | 123 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban population | 89.2 % | 2025 | 33 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 68.9 % | 2025 | 39 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.2 % | 2024 | 43 of 145 |
| Population | 19,859,921 inhab. | 2025 | 65 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 14.6 % | 2025 | 67 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.4 % | 2011 | 68 of 178 |
| Median age of the population | 36 yrs | 2023 | 86 of 226 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 99 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 99 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 115 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 142 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16.5 % | 2025 | 155 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 45.2 per 100 | 2025 | 175 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 69 yrs | 2023 | 29 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 79.5 yrs | 2024 | 40 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.4 yrs | 2024 | 42 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 83.2 yrs | 2024 | 45 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 6.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 54 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 5.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 55 of 194 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 72 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 9.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 82 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 14.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 84 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 14.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 93 of 188 |
| Population growth | 0.48 % | 2025 | 133 of 213 |
| Death rate | 6.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 134 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 8.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 172 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.14 children/woman | 2024 | 200 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 10.5 % | 2024 | 21 of 191 |
| Physicians | 3.33 per 1,000 | 2023 | 53 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 5.45 per 1,000 | 2023 | 72 of 196 |
| Measles vaccination | 93 % | 2024 | 74 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 19 per 100,000 | 2024 | 78 of 206 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.1 % | 2024 | 79 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.7 % | 2024 | 98 of 152 |
| Hospital beds | 1.9 per 1,000 | 2023 | 110 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 39.1 % | 2024 | 133 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of men | 77.3 kg | 2010 | 15 of 48 |
| Average weight of women | 67.5 kg | 2010 | 18 of 48 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 25 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 28.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 37 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 6.6 L/person | 2024 | 76 of 202 |
| Tobacco use among men | 29.2 % | 2024 | 89 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 159.4 cm | 2014 | 89 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 171.8 cm | 2014 | 91 of 198 |
| Tobacco use | 26.7 % | 2024 | 126 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 24.3 % | 2024 | 148 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 12.2 % | 2024 | 156 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 46.4 % | 2024 | 170 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 34.4 % | 2024 | 175 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 40.5 % | 2024 | 177 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 30.3 % | 2020 | 22 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 29 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 37.4 % | 2022 | 55 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 31 % | 2022 | 70 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 55 % | 2022 | 78 of 114 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.2 % | 2020 | 80 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 83 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 7.8 % | 2024 | 92 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 68.3 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.38 | 2003 | 127 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.19 | 2003 | 129 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.19 | 2003 | 144 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.1 % | 2020 | 164 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 34.3 % | 2024 | 19 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.4 % | 2024 | 38 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.8 % | 2024 | 123 of 169 |
| Gini index | 43 | 2024 | 142 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 7,801 km | 2026 | 12 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 6,435 km | 2026 | 20 of 227 |
| Total area | 756,556 km² | 2024 | 37 of 212 |
| Land area | 742,032 km² | 2024 | 38 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Population density | 26.6 inh./km² | 2024 | 176 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -34.4 ° | 2026 | 226 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 1,871 m | 2026 | 8 of 166 |
| Highest point | 6,893 m | 2026 | 10 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 45,262 m³/inh. | 2022 | 12 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,522 mm | 2022 | 57 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1 % | 2015 | 60 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 21.6 % | 2025 | 78 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 24.5 % | 2024 | 120 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 14.4 % | 2024 | 163 of 207 |
| Arable land | 1.9 % | 2024 | 170 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.96 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.78 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.84 | 2025 | 17 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.57 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.64 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.78 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.81 | 2025 | 71 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.92 | 2025 | 11 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.94 | 2025 | 11 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.93 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.93 | 2025 | 17 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.93 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.94 | 2025 | 24 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.93 | 2025 | 46 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.86 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.21 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.94 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.95 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.08 | 2025 | 25 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 63 pts | 2024 | 32 of 179 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.59 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.1 | 2025 | 36 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.04 | 2025 | 39 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.04 | 2025 | 39 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.64 | 2025 | 49 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.68 | 2025 | 53 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.17 | 2025 | 103 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 45.8 % | 2025 | 19 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,970 | 2025 | 33 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 33.6 % | 2025 | 53 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 56.3 /100 | 2025 | 44 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 47 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 79.8 /100 | 2025 | 58 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 79.3 /100 | 2025 | 78 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 16.6 pts | 2025 | 10 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Banned by national law | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 6.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 136 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished except for exceptional crimes | 2026 | 7 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 69.8 % | 2016 | 18 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 5.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 37 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.8 % | 2019 | 41 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 10 per 100,000 | 2023 | 45 of 192 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,076 | 2024 | 46 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $530 | 2024 | 54 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 21 % | 2018 | 56 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 17.1 % | 2018 | 65 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 75.3 % | 2022 | 68 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.2 /10 | 2024 | 114 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 144 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Chile?
Chile has about 19,859,921 inhabitants (2025), ranking 65 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Chile?
GDP per capita is $17,995 /inh. (2025): Chile ranks 82 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Chile?
Annual inflation is 4.2 % (2025); Chile ranks 137 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Chile?
The unemployment rate is 9 % (2025); Chile ranks 141 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Chile stand in its region (South America)?
GDP per capita: Chile has $17,995 /inh., above the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Chile come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.