Chile/Society

Society in Chile

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
167.7K(2023)
Population Growth
0.3%(2023)
Fertility Rate
1.37(2023)
Death Rate
10.4 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
+747(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
81.1 years(2023)

Education & Human Capital

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No data available

Living Standards & Connectivity

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Access to Electricity
100%(2023)
Urban Population
52.3K(2023)
Rural Population
115.4K(2023)

Current Snapshot Overview

A summary of key social and demographic indicators for Chile

  • Chile has an estimated population of 168K
    2023
    , with a modest annual growth rate of 0.3%
    2023
    , suggesting a mature demographic transition with stable, but limitated, population increase. The critically low fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman
    2023
    presents severe demographic challenges, including accelerated population aging and contraction, impacting economic and social systems. Positive net migration of approximately 747 individuals annually (or 4.5 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    contributes to population stability and growth.
  • Regarding public health, robust public health systems are evident in a strong life expectancy of 81.1 years
    2023
    , indicating effective healthcare delivery.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, the primarily rural population distribution (69% rural population
    2023
    ) presents distinct challenges for universal infrastructure provision, service access, and economic modernization. Additionally, near-universal electricity access (100%
    2023
    ) provides a strong foundational utility for economic development and improvements in daily life.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

Immigration is a key factor in stabilizing the population and offsetting low native birth rates, supporting economic continuity.

Public Health System

Public health outcomes are a core indicator of national development and quality of life. Access to healthcare is essential for sustainable growth.

Human Capital Formation

Educational attainment is a direct driver of economic innovation and global competitiveness. Investment in education is key to unlocking human potential.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Infrastructure shapes economic efficiency, urbanization patterns, and digital integration, being critical for modern economies.

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Neighbors & Regional Peers

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.