Chile GDP Per Capita (2026)
Chile has a diversified South American economy supported by mining, especially copper, as well as services, finance, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and international trade. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production relates to its population. Chile’s resource base and integration with global markets play an important role in shaping output per resident. Explore the latest Chile GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$20,240
Est. in USD
World Rank
#61
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+14.1%
+$2,505
South America Rank
#3
Out of 12 countries
1. Chile GDP Per Capita in 2026
Chile’s GDP per capita reflects the level of economic output generated for each resident within an economy strongly connected to commodities, services, and international trade. Mining, finance, agriculture, and industry contribute substantially to national production. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more standardized indicator for comparing Chile with countries of different economic and demographic sizes.
2. Chile GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Chile GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,240 | +14.1% |
| 2025 | $17,735 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | $16,590 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | $16,988 | +10.4% |
| 2022 | $15,385 | -5.4% |
| 2021 | $16,265 | +23.1% |
| 2020 | $13,208 | -9.6% |
| 2019 | $14,603 | -7.3% |
| 2018 | $15,752 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | $14,970 | +9.2% |
| 2016 | $13,705 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | $13,507 | -7.6% |
| 2014 | $14,614 | -7.4% |
| 2013 | $15,787 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | $15,371 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | $14,602 | +14.5% |
| 2010 | $12,748 | +25.1% |
| 2009 | $10,192 | -5.4% |
| 2008 | $10,770 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | $10,448 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | $9,405 | +24.6% |
| 2005 | $7,551 | +22.3% |
| 2004 | $6,176 | +28.2% |
| 2003 | $4,817 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | $4,473 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | $4,601 | -9.7% |
| 2000 | $5,093 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | $4,978 | -8.9% |
| 1998 | $5,466 | -5.6% |
| 1997 | $5,789 | +7.7% |
| 1996 | $5,377 | +4.6% |
| 1995 | $5,142 | +27.0% |
| 1994 | $4,049 | +13.6% |
| 1993 | $3,563 | +5.3% |
| 1992 | $3,384 | +18.7% |
| 1991 | $2,850 | +13.0% |
| 1990 | $2,522 | +9.4% |
| 1989 | $2,306 | +13.3% |
| 1988 | $2,035 | +15.9% |
| 1987 | $1,756 | +15.9% |
| 1986 | $1,515 | +5.6% |
| 1985 | $1,434 | -15.6% |
| 1984 | $1,699 | -4.3% |
| 1983 | $1,775 | -20.0% |
| 1982 | $2,220 | -26.6% |
| 1981 | $3,026 | +16.5% |
| 1980 | $2,598 | — |
4. Chile GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+14.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+24.4%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+47.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+115.2%
(2006 to 2026)
Chile’s GDP per capita has generally risen over the long term, although annual performance can be influenced by copper prices, investment, inflation, exchange rates, global demand, and domestic consumption. Commodity cycles can produce noticeable changes in economic activity. Historical GDP per capita data helps show how output per resident has evolved across periods of strong growth, slowdown, and market adjustment.
5. Chile GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Chile
$20,240
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Chile’s GDP per capita is approximately
47.2%
above the
South America average
and
19.6%
below the world average.
6. Chile GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Guyana | $33,167 |
| #2 | Uruguay | $27,608 |
| #3 | Chile | $20,240 |
| #4 | Argentina | $14,357 |
| #5 | Brazil | $12,313 |
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Chile
Chile GDP (Nominal)
$407.9 Billion
(2026)
Chile GDP Per Capita
$20,240
(2026)
Chile’s total GDP represents the full scale of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP is useful for understanding Chile’s overall economic size within South America, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a more complete picture of national economic performance.
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8. Chile GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $21,432 | +5.9% |
| 2028 | $22,368 | +4.4% |
| 2029 | $23,290 | +4.1% |
| 2030 | $24,244 | +4.1% |
Chile GDP per capita is projected to reach $24,244 by 2030, representing a 19.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Chile GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Chile GDP per capita is estimated at $20,240 in 2026.
It ranks #61 globally and #3 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 14.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 24.4%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 47.7%.
It is approximately 47.2% above the South America average.
It is approximately 19.6% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $24,244 by 2030, 19.8% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Chile GDP Per Capita FAQs
Chile GDP per capita is estimated at $20,240 in 2026.
Chile ranks #61 globally and #3 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 14.1% compared with 2025.
Chile GDP per capita was approximately $13,507 in 2015.
Chile GDP per capita is approximately 47.2% above the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.