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Chile
Chile places highest on Child Marriage (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Adjusted Net Savings (bottom 9%).
Chile in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
19,658,835
people
since 1950
Land area
742,032
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
30,863
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
81.17
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.878
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
8.974
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Chile
Key facts about Chile
- Capital
- Santiago
- Official language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Chilean peso (CLP)
- ISO code
- CHL · CL
- Domain · dialling
- .cl · +56
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Chile’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
joint23rdof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
39thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
35thof 171
From 3 of 4 key statistics
joint41stof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint45thof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
41stof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
47thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
43rdof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint50thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
85thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
79thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint66thof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
86thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
94thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
100thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
joint116thof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Chile’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Chile in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Chile stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Chile sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Chile does best7
In the top third of all countries measured. 7 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stChild Marriagetop 1%
Position · derived 143rd of 143 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 17.1 (better)
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 1st
Position · derived 104th of 104 · 1 = worst · 2.5 · 2023
world median 5.2 (better) · ▲ 18 pts since 2013
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 179 · 82.72 · 2025
world median 35.95 (better)
- 6thTertiary Enrolment Ratiotop 5%
Position · derived 6th of 95 · 110.18 · 2024
world median 52.77 (better) · ▲ 3 pts since 2014
- 7th
Position · derived 7th of 176 · 1.912 · 2025
world median 1.023 (better) · ▲ 3 pts since 2015
- 10th
Position · derived 153rd of 162 · 1 = worst · 1.8 · 2024
world median 13.8 (better)
Where Chile struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured.
- Adjusted Net Savingsbottom 9%
Position · derived 108th of 118 · -3.739 · 2021
world median 8.389 (worse) · ▼ 39 pts since 2011
- State Authority over Territorybottom 13%
Not ranked by the publisher · 80.67 · 2025
world median 95.3 (worse) · ▼ 47 pts since 2015
- Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiarybottom 19%
Position · derived 62nd of 75 · 1.62 · 2024
world median 5.494 (worse) · ▲ 6 pts since 2014
- World Risk Indexbottom 19%
Position · derived 38th of 193 · 1 = worst · 14.27 · 2025
world median 4.17 (worse) · ▲ 5 pts since 2015
- Youth Unemployment Ratebottom 21%
Position · derived 39th of 182 · 1 = worst · 21.64 · 2025
world median 12.83 (worse) · ▼ 26 pts since 2015
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Chile can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
45th
of 141 · 1990
45th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
20th
of 173 · 2012
31st
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
49th
of 79 · 1990
33rd
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
50th
of 132 · 2022
51st
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
70th
of 140 · 1995
84th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
47th
of 172 · 2020
50th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Chile has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Organic Agricultural Area+38 pts since 2014
- Internal Displacements by Disaster+38 pts since 2014
- PISA Reading Performance+26 pts since 2012
Losing ground
Where Chile has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Livestock Production Index-44 pts since 2012
- Access to Electricity-43 pts since 2014
05In context
Chile and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Chile
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions27
Agriculture Orientation Index64th of 132position · derived0.33Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
top 48% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Chile 0.33 · world median 0.305 (better)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indextop 26%0.733CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
top 26% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Chile 0.733 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
No real change since 2013
Civic Space Ratings52nd of 198position · derived76.28Civic space score (0–100)2025
top 26% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Chile 76.28 · world median 50.46 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)41st of 192rank0.548ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 21% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Chile 0.548 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 34%99.8Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 34% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Chile 99.8 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption37th of 211position · derived1.099Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 17% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Chile 1.099 · world median -0.197 (better)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index31st of 181rank63CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
top 17% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Chile 63 · world median 39 (better)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
General Government Consumption77th of 132position · derived15.06General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 42% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Chile 15.06 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index50th of 195rank59.3AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 25% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Chile 59.3 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
No real change since 2020
Government Effectiveness40th of 209position · derived1.042Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 19% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Chile 1.042 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
Government Funding per Primary Student44th of 68position · derived15.67Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)2022
bottom 36% of 68 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)
Chile 15.67 · world median 17.81 (worse)
Best in the world 34.57 (South Korea)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2012
GovTech Maturity Index35th of 196position · derived0.872GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 17% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Chile 0.872 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index21st of 175position · derived0.941Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
top 12% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Chile 0.941 · world median 0.676 (better)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index16th of 176position · derived0.781Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
top 9% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Chile 0.781 · world median 0.353 (better)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory49th of 168rank67ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 30% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Chile 67 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Political Corruption Index152nd of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.075Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
top 14% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Chile 0.075 · world median 0.518 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Public Sector Employment67th of 135position · derived15.28Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
top 49% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Chile 15.28 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill97th of 168position · derived6.977Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 43% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Chile 6.977 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality50th of 209position · derived0.636Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 24% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Chile 0.636 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law54th of 211position · derived0.68Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 25% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Chile 0.68 · world median -0.102 (better)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators20th of 188position · derived89.38SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 10% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Chile 89.38 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density66th of 139position · derived17.09Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 47% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Chile 17.09 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index17th of 176position · derived0.839Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 9% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Chile 0.839 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability37th of 206position · derived1.035Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 18% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Chile 1.035 · world median -0.022 (better)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law101st of 190position · derived80WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 46% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Chile 80 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation31
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution50th of 139position · derived85.07Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 36% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Chile 85.07 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings108th of 118position · derived-3.739Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
bottom 9% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Chile -3.739 · world median 8.389 (worse)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -39 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)102nd of 158position · derived3.453Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 36% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Chile 3.453 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
No real change since 2015
Container Port Traffic34th of 103position · derived4,474,125Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
top 32% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Chile 4,474,125 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index97th of 195position · derived106.37Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 49% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Chile 106.37 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports65th of 170position · derived33.07Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 38% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Chile 33.07 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index84th of 145rank-0.045ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
bottom 43% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Chile -0.045 · world median 0.131 (worse)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)74th of 138position · derived34.56Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 47% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Chile 34.56 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit3rd of 179position · derived82.72Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 1% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Chile 82.72 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index107th of 195position · derived105.36Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 45% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Chile 105.36 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -32 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 28%3.694FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 28% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Chile 3.694 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth122nd of 186position · derived2.459GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 35% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Chile 2.459 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)60th of 185position · derived30,863GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 32% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Chile 30,863 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Global Innovation Index51st of 139rank33.07GII score (0–100)2025
top 36% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Chile 33.07 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
No real change since 2022
GNI per Capita (PPP)25th of 102position · derived29,817GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 24% of 102 countries measured
World Bank Group · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Chile 29,817 · world median 14,273 (better)
Best in the world 116,633 (Singapore)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)59th of 131position · derived24.06Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
top 45% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Chile 24.06 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)76th of 146position · derived21.95Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
bottom 48% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Chile 21.95 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
No real change since 2014
Household Consumption83rd of 131position · derived56.74Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 37% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Chile 56.74 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports82nd of 119position · derived0.29ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
bottom 32% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Chile 0.29 · world median 0.975 (worse)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports76th of 118position · derived5.703ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 36% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Chile 5.703 · world median 7.474 (worse)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)96th of 138position · derived30.42Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 31% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Chile 30.42 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)40th of 158position · derived31.42Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
top 25% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Chile 31.42 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index54th of 175rank106.63LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 32% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Chile 106.63 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
No real change since 2016
Livestock Production Index116th of 194position · derived103.4Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 40% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Chile 103.4 · world median 107.06 (worse)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -44 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index61st of 139rank3LPI score (1–5)2023
top 45% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Chile 3 · world median 2.9 (better)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)86th of 132position · derived8.954Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 35% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Chile 8.954 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2015
Researchers per Million Inhabitants71st of 145position · derived707.06Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
top 49% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Chile 707.06 · world median 701.95 (better)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productsbottom 4%0.46Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
bottom 4% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Chile 0.46 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)30th of 180position · derived16.9Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 15% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Chile 16.9 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)86th of 138position · derived64.98Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
bottom 38% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Chile 64.98 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index31st of 99rank70.2Trilemma score (0–100)2023
top 30% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Chile 70.2 · world median 63.8 (better)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour18
Average Weekly Hours Worked120th of 182position · derived36.38Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 34% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Chile 36.38 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture123rd of 182position · derived6.066Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 33% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Chile 6.066 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Industry66th of 182position · derived21.5Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
top 36% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Chile 21.5 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services49th of 182position · derived72.43Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
top 27% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Chile 72.43 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio98th of 182position · derived56.71Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
bottom 46% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Chile 56.71 · world median 57.72 (worse)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate94th of 182position · derived52.89Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 49% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Chile 52.89 · world median 53.36 (worse)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Female Top Manager107th of 179position · derived16.9Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 40% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Chile 16.9 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed61st of 168position · derived65,211GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 36% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Chile 65,211 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Informal Employment Rate58th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst26.18Informal employment (% of total employment)2025
top 41% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Informal employment (% of total employment)
Chile 26.18 · world median 36.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.857 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Labour Force Participation Rate86th of 182position · derived62.3Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 47% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Chile 62.3 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked61st of 182position · derived34.39Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 33% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Chile 34.39 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
No real change since 2015
Self-Employment Rate117th of 182position · derived23.92Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
bottom 36% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Chile 23.92 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Unemployment Rate42nd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst8.974Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
bottom 23% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Chile 8.974 · world median 5.084 (worse)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -27 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment115th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst20.93Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
top 37% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Chile 20.93 · world median 28.67 (better)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Working Poverty Ratetop 15%0.1Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
top 15% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Chile 0.1 · world median 4.885 (better)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training54th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst13.76Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
top 45% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Chile 13.76 · world median 14.31 (better)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2014
Youth Unemployment Rate39th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst21.64Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 21% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Chile 21.64 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▼ -26 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge22
Academic Freedom Index11th of 176position · derived0.918Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
top 6% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Chile 0.918 · world median 0.619 (better)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate67th of 172position · derived96.4Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
top 39% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Chile 96.4 · world median 93.99 (better)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling25th of 195position · derived16.91Expected years of schooling2023
top 12% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Chile 16.91 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researchersbottom 40%34.07Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
bottom 40% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Chile 34.07 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores53rd of 172position · derived452.22Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 30% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Chile 452.22 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2010
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary62nd of 75position · derived1.62Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 19% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Chile 1.62 · world median 5.494 (worse)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Learning Poverty71st of 125position · derived · 1 = worst27.1910-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
top 44% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Chile 27.19 · world median 34.02 (better)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School47th of 172position · derived9.407Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 27% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Chile 9.407 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling61st of 193position · derived11.29Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 31% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Chile 11.29 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary79th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst2.121Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
top 35% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Chile 2.121 · world median 3.691 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2014
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarybottom 13%1.544Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
bottom 13% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Chile 1.544 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
PISA Mathematics Performance51st of 79position · derived411.7Mean mathematics score2022
bottom 36% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean mathematics score
Chile 411.7 · world median 442.09 (worse)
Best in the world 574.66 (Singapore)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2012
PISA Reading Performance37th of 79position · derived447.98Mean reading score2022
top 46% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean reading score
Chile 447.98 · world median 440.35 (better)
Best in the world 542.55 (Singapore)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2012
PISA Science Performance42nd of 79position · derived443.54Mean science score2022
bottom 47% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean science score
Chile 443.54 · world median 446.93 (worse)
Best in the world 561.43 (Singapore)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2012
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate55th of 120position · derived68.8Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
top 45% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Chile 68.8 · world median 65.93 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Primary Completion Rate83rd of 165position · derived97.43Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 49% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Chile 97.43 · world median 97.43
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
School Life Expectancy13th of 77position · derived17.32School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
top 16% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Chile 17.32 · world median 14.59 (better)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment23rd of 109position · derived105.61Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
top 20% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Chile 105.61 · world median 93.19 (better)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio6th of 95position · derived110.18Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
top 5% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Chile 110.18 · world median 52.77 (better)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Attainment44th of 95position · derived68.43Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
top 46% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
Chile 68.43 · world median 65.76 (better)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Upper Secondary Completion Rate43rd of 164position · derived86.87Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 26% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Chile 86.87 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
No real change since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratetop 32%99.315–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
top 32% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Chile 99.3 · world median 98.22 (better)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing16
Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff21st of 86position · derived99.8Births attended by skilled health staff (%)2019
top 26% of 86 countries measured
UNICEF · Births attended by skilled health staff (%)
Chile 99.8 · world median 98.8 (better)
Best in the world 100 (11 countries tied)
No real change since 2009
Dietary Energy Supply68th of 155position · derived3,071Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
top 44% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Chile 3,071 · world median 2,982 (better)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
No real change since 2014
Gender Inequality Index33rd of 172rank0.102GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 19% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Chile 0.102 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2013
Global Violent Deaths102nd of 206position · derived · 1 = worst4.18Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
bottom 49% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Chile 4.18 · world median 4.02 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index47th of 172position · derived0.652HCI score (0–1)2020
top 27% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Chile 0.652 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index45th of 193rank0.878HDI score (0–1)2023
top 23% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Chile 0.878 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate145th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst5.798Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 28% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Chile 5.798 · world median 12.26 (better)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
INFORM Severity Index63rd of 81position · derived · 1 = worst2.3INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)2025
top 22% of 81 countries measured
ACAPS · INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)
Chile 2.3 · world median 3.1 (better)
Best in the world 1.3 (Trinidad and Tobago)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2022
Life Expectancy at Age 6531st of 222position · derived20.59Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 14% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Chile 20.59 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth43rd of 222position · derived81.17Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 19% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Chile 81.17 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio149th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst9.88Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 24% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Chile 9.88 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare39th of 178position · derived7.44Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
top 21% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Chile 7.44 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity74th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst3.6Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
top 44% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Chile 3.6 · world median 4.7 (better)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment104th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst2.5Population undernourished (%)2023
top 19% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Chile 2.5 · world median 5.2 (better)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five153rd of 162position · derived · 1 = worst1.8Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
top 6% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Chile 1.8 · world median 13.8 (better)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate145th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst6.753Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 28% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Chile 6.753 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Development & Human Capital7
Access to Electricitybottom 37%99Population with electricity access (%)2024
bottom 37% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Chile 99 · world median 100 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -43 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield21st of 179position · derived6,382Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
top 11% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Chile 6,382 · world median 3,072 (better)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage143rd of 143position · derived · 1 = worst0Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 1% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Chile 0 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality94th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst16.11Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 45% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Chile 16.11 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index93rd of 184position · derived0.967Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 49% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Chile 0.967 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index56th of 169position · derived0.723IHDI (0–1)2023
top 33% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Chile 0.723 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI16th of 156position · derived0.784PHDI (0–1)2023
top 10% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Chile 0.784 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability23
Agricultural Emissions80th of 193position · derived13,560Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
top 40% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Chile 13,560 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land38th of 121position · derived8.501Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
top 31% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Chile 8.501 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land167th of 209position · derived14.4Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
bottom 20% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Chile 14.4 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Arable Land per Person137th of 206position · derived0.072Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 34% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Chile 0.072 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity135th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst260.92Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 30% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Chile 260.92 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)25th of 190rank0.347ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 13% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Chile 0.347 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita85th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst3.983Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 40% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Chile 3.983 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
No real change since 2014
Ecological Footprint41st of 126position · derived · 1 = worst3.758Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
bottom 32% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Chile 3.758 · world median 2.296 (worse)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)top 49%2.673Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
top 49% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Chile 2.673 · world median 2.738 (better)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare25th of 188position · derived249.52Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 13% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Chile 249.52 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
No real change since 2013
Forest Area117th of 210position · derived25.01Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 45% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Chile 25.01 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster65th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst13,000New displacements by disaster (people)2024
bottom 41% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Chile 13,000 · world median 4,750 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▲ +38 percentile points since 2014
Land Under Cereal Production102nd of 179position · derived391,262Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 44% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Chile 391,262 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Livestock Density125th of 188position · derived0.34Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 33% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Chile 0.34 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation54th of 190position · derived70.04Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 28% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Chile 70.04 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index33rd of 190rank60.07ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
top 17% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Chile 60.07 · world median 47.44 (better)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area47th of 150position · derived3Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
top 30% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Chile 3 · world median 0.725 (better)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +38 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita12th of 181position · derived45,262Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
top 6% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Chile 45,262 · world median 2,528 (better)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
No real change since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation43rd of 190position · derived70.04Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 22% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Chile 70.04 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress92nd of 177position · derived · 1 = worst8.98Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
top 48% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Chile 8.98 · world median 10 (better)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector24th of 171position · derived90.89Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
top 13% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Chile 90.89 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 7%34.55Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 7% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Chile 34.55 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index38th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst14.27WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 19% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Chile 14.27 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthbottom 33%104.3Male births per 100 female births2023
bottom 33% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Chile 104.3 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index62nd of 140position · derived · 1 = worst27.2SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
bottom 44% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Chile 27.2 · world median 25.2 (worse)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index20th of 176position · derived0.913Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
top 11% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Chile 0.913 · world median 0.772 (better)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index12th of 176position · derived0.771Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 7% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Chile 0.771 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index33rd of 176position · derived0.64Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
top 19% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Chile 0.64 · world median 0.321 (better)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index17th of 176position · derived0.926Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 9% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Chile 0.926 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media13th of 176position · derived2.651Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
top 7% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Chile 2.651 · world median 0.565 (better)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns7th of 176position · derived1.912Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
top 3% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Chile 1.912 · world median 1.023 (better)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 21%0Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Chile 0 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index19th of 176position · derived0.574Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 10% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Chile 0.574 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index46th of 176position · derived0.929Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
top 26% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Chile 0.929 · world median 0.79 (better)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Chile 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index61st of 149rank · 1 = worst114.1GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 41% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Chile 114.1 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index110th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst3.3INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 42% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Chile 3.3 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence106th of 211position · derived0.171Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 50% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Chile 0.171 · world median 0.171
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors80th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-0.571Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 46% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Chile -0.571 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 38%5,358Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 38% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Chile 5,358 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 30%9,561Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 30% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Chile 9,561 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumbottom 37%2,631Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
bottom 37% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Chile 2,631 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs105th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst3.725Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
top 40% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Chile 3.725 · world median 4.456 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 39%61.3Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 39% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Chile 61.3 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2012
Net Migration Ratetop 22%3.188Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
top 22% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Chile 3.188 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 8%6.5Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 8% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Chile 6.5 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 44%0Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 44% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Chile 0 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Chile 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 38%67.58Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 38% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Chile 67.58 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scoretop 32%61.43Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
top 32% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Chile 61.43 · world median 48.23 (better)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
No real change since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 17%67.06Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 17% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Chile 67.06 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership35th of 140position · derived95.57Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 24% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Chile 95.57 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership35th of 140position · derived86.95Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 24% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Chile 86.95 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratebottom 18%8.963Births per 1,000 population2023
bottom 18% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Chile 8.963 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 34%6.495Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 34% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Chile 6.495 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationtop 36%35.97Median age (years)2023
top 36% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Chile 35.97 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overtop 32%13.69Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
top 32% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Chile 13.69 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Densitybottom 17%26.11People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 17% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Chile 26.11 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Population Growth Ratebottom 40%0.566Population growth (% per year)2023
bottom 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Chile 0.566 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15bottom 29%17.38Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
bottom 29% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Chile 17.38 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 46%98.8Males per 100 females2023
top 46% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Chile 98.8 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
No real change since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiobottom 19%45.09People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
bottom 19% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Chile 45.09 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratebottom 6%1.167Live births per woman2023
bottom 6% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Chile 1.167 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Chile. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Cost of Sending Remittances
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment
- Debt Service on External Debt
- Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months
- External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)
- Fatal Occupational Injuries · last seen 2018
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Female Share of Senior and Middle Management · last seen 2022
- Gini Index · last seen 2022
- Global Multidimensional Poverty Index
- Global Report on Food Crises
- Government Spending on Education · last seen 2022
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2022
- Income Share Held by Richest 10% · last seen 2022
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · last seen 2022
- Net Official Development Assistance Received · last seen 2017
- Palma Ratio · last seen 2022
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2022
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2022
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2022
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2022
- Research and Development Spending · last seen 2022
- Short-Term Share of External Debt
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2022
- Violent Discipline of Children
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Chile: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/chile