Chile: economy and key statistics

Chile is number 45 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $357.4 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $17,995. The economy grew by 2.5% in 2025. Unemployment is 9.0%. The economy is 56% services, 31% industry, 3% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 41 R&D labs, 3 startups, 9 investors, 2 Titans.

Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated 3 October 2026.

National power

Chile is number 43 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 46.2 out of 100: economic 68, technology 22, military 35 and human capital 69.

Economy at a glance

R&D labs

• 41 R&D labs in Chile

Largest companies in Chile

• LATAM Airlines Group (#522)

Startups in Chile

• Fintual
• Global66

Investors in Chile

• Bancard Group
• Economic and Social Stabilization Fund

Main export industries

Chile exported goods worth about $98.9bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:

• Ores, slag and ash: $34.1bn (34.5% of goods exports)
• Copper and articles thereof: $20.0bn (20.2% of goods exports)
• Fruit and nuts, edible: $9.3bn (9.4% of goods exports)
• Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates: $7.3bn (7.4% of goods exports)
• Inorganic chemicals: $5.0bn (5.1% of goods exports)

Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).

Other economies in South America

• Brazil (#11)
• Argentina (#24)
• Colombia (#36)
• Peru (#47)
• Ecuador (#64)
• Venezuela (#78)
• Uruguay (#84)
• Bolivia (#88)
• Paraguay (#98)
• Guyana (#120)
• Suriname (#166)

Questions and answers

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).

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