Chile GDP (2026)
LiveChile has one of Latin America’s most stable and internationally connected economies, supported by mining, services, agriculture, manufacturing, and global trade. The country is the world’s leading copper producer and also has significant reserves of lithium, making its mineral sector central to exports and government revenue. Strong trade agreements, modern infrastructure, and well-developed financial institutions have helped Chile build close economic links with markets across Asia, North America, and Europe. This page provides the latest Chile GDP data, historical trends, and economic outlook for 2026.
Chile GDP Growth (1980–2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980–2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Chile's GDP in 2026 is $407.85B.
It ranks #44 among 218 countries.
Chile contributes 0.32% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $20,240 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.40% in 2026.
Chile GDP Historical Data (1980–2026)
| 2026 | $407,850,000,000 | 2.40% | $20,240 | 0.32% | #45 |
| 2025 | $355,346,000,000 | 2.30% | $17,735 | 0.30% | #46 |
| 2024 | $330,210,000,000 | 2.60% | $16,590 | 0.30% | #46 |
| 2023 | $335,627,000,000 | 0.50% | $16,988 | 0.31% | #47 |
| 2022 | $301,270,000,000 | 2.20% | $15,385 | 0.29% | #46 |
| 2021 | $315,411,000,000 | 11.30% | $16,265 | 0.32% | #44 |
| 2020 | $254,060,000,000 | -6.10% | $13,208 | 0.29% | #45 |
| 2019 | $278,040,000,000 | 0.60% | $14,603 | 0.31% | #44 |
| 2018 | $295,428,000,000 | 4.00% | $15,752 | 0.34% | #44 |
| 2017 | $276,357,000,000 | 1.40% | $14,970 | 0.34% | #44 |
| 2016 | $249,306,000,000 | 1.80% | $13,705 | 0.32% | #45 |
| 2015 | $242,515,000,000 | 2.20% | $13,507 | 0.32% | #43 |
| 2014 | $259,394,000,000 | 1.80% | $14,614 | 0.32% | #44 |
| 2013 | $277,218,000,000 | 3.30% | $15,787 | 0.35% | #40 |
| 2012 | $267,165,000,000 | 6.20% | $15,371 | 0.35% | #39 |
| 2011 | $251,225,000,000 | 6.20% | $14,602 | 0.34% | #41 |
| 2010 | $217,105,000,000 | 5.90% | $12,748 | 0.32% | #45 |
| 2009 | $171,794,000,000 | -1.10% | $10,192 | 0.28% | #49 |
| 2008 | $179,663,000,000 | 3.80% | $10,770 | 0.28% | #50 |
| 2007 | $172,565,000,000 | 5.20% | $10,448 | 0.29% | #47 |
| 2006 | $153,840,000,000 | 6.00% | $9,405 | 0.29% | #45 |
| 2005 | $122,315,000,000 | 5.80% | $7,551 | 0.25% | #46 |
| 2004 | $99,079,000,000 | 6.70% | $6,176 | 0.22% | #48 |
| 2003 | $76,508,000,000 | 4.70% | $4,817 | 0.19% | #50 |
| 2002 | $70,295,000,000 | 3.20% | $4,473 | 0.20% | #49 |
| 2001 | $71,517,000,000 | 3.20% | $4,601 | 0.21% | #47 |
| 2000 | $78,250,000,000 | 5.00% | $5,093 | 0.23% | #47 |
| 1999 | $75,596,000,000 | -0.30% | $4,978 | 0.23% | #47 |
| 1998 | $81,996,000,000 | 4.20% | $5,466 | 0.26% | #44 |
| 1997 | $85,730,000,000 | 7.40% | $5,789 | 0.27% | #43 |
| 1996 | $78,575,000,000 | 5.00% | $5,377 | 0.24% | #43 |
| 1995 | $74,119,000,000 | 8.90% | $5,142 | 0.24% | #44 |
| 1994 | $57,517,000,000 | 5.00% | $4,049 | 0.20% | #44 |
| 1993 | $49,855,000,000 | 6.60% | $3,563 | 0.19% | #47 |
| 1992 | $46,597,000,000 | 11.20% | $3,384 | 0.18% | #47 |
| 1991 | $38,249,000,000 | 7.80% | $2,850 | 0.16% | #51 |
| 1990 | $33,231,000,000 | 3.70% | $2,522 | 0.15% | #52 |
| 1989 | $29,889,000,000 | 10.60% | $2,306 | 0.15% | #53 |
| 1988 | $25,947,000,000 | 7.30% | $2,035 | 0.13% | #56 |
| 1987 | $22,010,000,000 | 6.60% | $1,756 | 0.13% | #57 |
| 1986 | $18,662,000,000 | 5.60% | $1,515 | 0.13% | #57 |
| 1985 | $17,360,000,000 | 2.00% | $1,434 | 0.14% | #57 |
| 1984 | $20,246,000,000 | 5.90% | $1,699 | 0.17% | #53 |
| 1983 | $20,819,000,000 | -2.80% | $1,775 | 0.18% | #54 |
| 1982 | $25,630,000,000 | -13.60% | $2,220 | 0.23% | #49 |
| 1981 | $34,374,000,000 | 6.20% | $3,026 | 0.30% | #44 |
| 1980 | $29,032,000,000 | 7.90% | $2,598 | 0.26% | #46 |
Chile GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $434,037,000,000 | 2.60% | $21,432 | 0.33% | #44 |
| 2028 | $455,022,000,000 | 2.30% | $22,368 | 0.33% | #44 |
| 2029 | $475,623,000,000 | 2.30% | $23,290 | 0.33% | #44 |
| 2030 | $496,763,000,000 | 2.30% | $24,244 | 0.33% | #44 |
| 2031 | $519,088,000,000 | 2.30% | $25,264 | 0.33% | #44 |
Chile Economy Overview
Chile has a diversified market-based economy in which services, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and international trade play major roles. The services sector contributes the largest share of GDP through finance, retail, telecommunications, transportation, tourism, and professional activities. Mining remains the country’s most important export industry, led by copper and increasingly supported by lithium production linked to the global transition toward electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Agriculture and food exports are also important, particularly fruit, wine, seafood, forestry products, and processed foods. Chile continues to invest in renewable energy, ports, digital infrastructure, green hydrogen, and value-added mineral processing. Its extensive network of trade agreements and relatively strong institutions support investment, export diversification, and long-term economic development.
Chile GDP Outlook
Chile’s economic outlook remains supported by global demand for copper and lithium, expanding renewable energy investment, and continued growth in services and export industries. Greater investment in clean energy, infrastructure, technology, and mineral processing could improve productivity and reduce dependence on raw commodity exports. However, changes in global metal prices, external demand, inflation, and domestic investment conditions may influence short-term growth. Chile is nevertheless expected to remain one of Latin America’s most competitive and resilient economies.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980–2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $407,850,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Chile's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.40%.
GDP per capita in Chile is approximately $20,240 in 2026.
Chile ranks #44 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.