Chilean Peso

• iso 4217: CLP
• Chile (South America)

Chile Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in Chile decreased to 96.50 Index Points in April of 2013 from 108.90 Index Points in March of 2013. Job Vacancies in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Chile Job Vacancies averaged 97.37 Index Points reaching an all time high of 161.40 Index Points in November of 2005 and a record low of 44.60 Index Points in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Job Vacancies.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Chile remained unchanged at 5 percent in April of 2013 from 5 percent in March of 2013. Interbank Rate in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Chile Interbank Rate averaged 2.96 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.26 Percent in October of 2008 and a record low of 0.21 Percent in March of 2001. In Chile, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Interbank Rate.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Import Prices

Import Prices in Chile increased to 96.60 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 95.30 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. Import Prices in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Chile Import Prices averaged 86.81 Index Points reaching an all time high of 104.20 Index Points in August of 2008 and a record low of 69.40 Index Points in August of 2003. In Chile, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Import Prices.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Housing Index

Housing Index in Chile decreased to 7303 in March of 2013 from 10029 in February of 2013. Housing Index in Chile is reported by the National Institute Of Stat. (ine), Chile. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Chile Housing Index averaged 8665 reaching an all time high of 23296 in March of 2004 and a record low of 1214 in September of 1982. In Chile, Housing Index is measured by the number of actual housing starts. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Housing Index.

source: National Institute Of Stat. (ine), Chile

Chile Gross National Product

Gross National Product in Chile increased to 104197573 CLP Million in 2012 from 97695887 CLP Million in 2011. Gross National Product in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 2008 until 2012, Chile Gross National Product averaged 95244603.33 CLP Million reaching an all time high of 104197573 CLP Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 86882862 CLP Million in June of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Gross National Product.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Government Spending

Government Spending in Chile increased to 3948824 CLP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 3244402 CLP Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Chile Government Spending averaged 2682169.37 CLP Million reaching an all time high of 3948824 CLP Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 1611013 CLP Million in February of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Government Spending.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Chile increased to 123.24 Index Points in March of 2013 from 123.18 Index Points in February of 2013. Wages in Manufacturing in Chile is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Chile. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Chile Wages in Manufacturing averaged 109.25 Index Points reaching an all time high of 123.24 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 99.13 Index Points in February of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Wages in Manufacturing.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Chile

Chile Wages

Wages in Chile increased to 121.90 Index Points in March of 2013 from 121.11 Index Points in February of 2013. Wages in Chile is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Chile. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Chile Wages averaged 108.60 Index Points reaching an all time high of 121.90 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 99.11 Index Points in January of 2009. In Chile, wages are benchmarked using average hourly earnings. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Wages.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Chile

Chile Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Chile increased to 511.21 Thousand Persons in March of 2013 from 508.12 Thousand Persons in February of 2013. Unemployed Persons in Chile is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Chile. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Chile Unemployed Persons averaged 624.16 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 855.70 Thousand Persons in August of 2009 and a record low of 491.09 Thousand Persons in January of 2013. In Chile, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Unemployed Persons.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Chile

Chile Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Chile increased to 129791.98 CLP Billion in April of 2013 from 127720.48 CLP Billion in March of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Chile Money Supply M3 averaged 41254.30 CLP Billion reaching an all time high of 129791.98 CLP Billion in April of 2013 and a record low of 1231.77 CLP Billion in January of 1986. Chile Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Money Supply M3.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Chile increased to 76676.50 CLP Billion in April of 2013 from 75496.34 CLP Billion in March of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Chile Money Supply M2 averaged 23166.85 CLP Billion reaching an all time high of 76676.50 CLP Billion in April of 2013 and a record low of 753.65 CLP Billion in January of 1986. Chile Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Money Supply M2.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Chile increased to 19973.10 CLP Billion in April of 2013 from 19932.82 CLP Billion in March of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Chile is reported by the Central Bank Of Chile. Historically, from 1982 until 2013, Chile Money Supply M1 averaged 4672.64 CLP Billion reaching an all time high of 20113.55 CLP Billion in January of 2013 and a record low of 81.57 CLP Billion in November of 1982. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Money Supply M1.

source: Central Bank Of Chile

Chile Export Prices

Export Prices in Chile increased to 119.70 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 114.70 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. Export Prices in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Chile Export Prices averaged 92.06 Index Points reaching an all time high of 128.70 Index Points in November of 2010 and a record low of 40.10 Index Points in February of 2003. In Chile, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Export Prices.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Chile decreased to 7729.50 Thousand Persons in March of 2013 from 7734.48 Thousand Persons in February of 2013. Employed Persons in Chile is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Chile. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Chile Employed Persons averaged 7263.01 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 7742.42 Thousand Persons in January of 2013 and a record low of 6478.51 Thousand Persons in July of 2009. In Chile, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Employed Persons.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Chile

Chile Core Consumer Prices

Core Consumer Prices in Chile decreased to 106.28 Index Points in April of 2013 from 106.58 Index Points in March of 2013. Core Consumer Prices in Chile is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Chile. Historically, from 1978 until 2013, Chile Core Consumer Prices averaged 54.94 Index Points reaching an all time high of 106.58 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 3.17 Index Points in December of 1978. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Core Consumer Prices.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Chile

Chile Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Chile increased to 19645860 CLP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 18327812 CLP Million in the third quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Chile Consumer Spending averaged 13909281.02 CLP Million reaching an all time high of 19645860 CLP Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 9503306 CLP Million in February of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Consumer Spending.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Chile decreased to 108.82 Index Points in April of 2013 from 109.35 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Chile is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Chile. Historically, from 1950 until 2013, Chile Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 29.86 Index Points reaching an all time high of 109.35 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 0 Index Points in January of 1950. In Chile, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: National Institute of Statistics, Chile

Chile Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Chile decreased to -1266615 CLP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 653936 CLP Million in the third quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Chile Changes in Inventories averaged 125081.07 CLP Million reaching an all time high of 927224 CLP Million in February of 2011 and a record low of -1266615 CLP Million in November of 2012. In Chile, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Changes in Inventories.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Chile increased to 58.85 in April of 2013 from 57.48 in March of 2013. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Chile Business Confidence averaged 56.45 reaching an all time high of 64.43 in February of 2005 and a record low of 37.24 in December of 2008. In Chile, the business confidence index (IMCE, Indicador Mensual de Confianza Empresarial) is based on a survey of about 600 business executives from manufacturing, mining, construction and trade industries. The index measures the level of optimism that executives have about current and expected developments regarding production, demand, inventories, utilization capacity, selling prices, salaries, employment, supply costs and investments. The IMCE also assesses the level of optimism regarding the global performance of the economy and the general business environment. The IMCE is measured on a scale of 0 to 100, where levels above 50 indicate optimism, 50 neutrality and below 50 pessimism. This page includes a chart with historical data for Business Confidence in Chile.

source: ICARE

Chile Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Chile remained unchanged at 6.20 percent in March of 2013 from 6.20 percent in February of 2013. Unemployment Rate in Chile is reported by the Instituto Nacional de Estadista. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Chile Unemployment Rate averaged 8.36 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.50 Percent in February of 1986 and a record low of 5.10 Percent in February of 1998. In Chile, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Unemployment Rate.

source: Instituto Nacional de Estadista

Chile Current Account

Chile recorded a Current Account deficit of 2.88 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account in Chile is reported by the Banco Central de Chile. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Chile Current Account averaged 36.3 USD Million reaching an all time high of 3393.6 USD Million in March of 2007 and a record low of -2999.0 USD Million in September of 2011. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Current Account.

source: Banco Central de Chile

Chile GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Chile expanded 1.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Chile is reported by the Banco Central de Chile. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Chile GDP Growth Rate averaged 1.0 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.5 Percent in June of 2010 and a record low of -2.7 Percent in December of 1998. Chile is one of Latin America´s fastest growing economies and has one of the highest GDP per capita in the region. From 1997 to 2012, Chile has been expanding at an average growth rate of 1 percent, on a quarter over quarter basis, mostly due to rise in exports. Chile is the world´s largest producer and exporter of copper. More recently, Chile has been diversifying its industrial base and it has become a success case in the production of salmon and wine. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile GDP Growth Rate.

source: Banco Central de Chile

Chile GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Chile expanded 5.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Chile is reported by the Banco Central de Chile. Historically, from 1987 until 2012, Chile GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 5.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 16.2 Percent in September of 1992 and a record low of -4.1 Percent in June of 1999. The most important sector of Chilean economy is services. Trade, restaurants and hotels, transport, communications, financial and business services, real estate and personal services account for more than 56 percent of the GDP. Mining constitutes 13 percent of the output with copper representing the biggest part. Manufacturing creates 12 percent of the wealth and construction and water, gas and electricity distribution 11 percent. The government fuels 5 percent of the output and the agriculture and fishing sector accounts for the remaining 3 percent of GDP. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Banco Central de Chile

Chile Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in Chile increased to 59.20 in April of 2013 from 56.80 in March of 2013. Consumer Confidence in Chile is reported by the Adimark GfK. Historically, from 2002 until 2013, Chile Consumer Confidence averaged 46.46 reaching an all time high of 59.30 in March of 2006 and a record low of 31.60 in July of 2008. In Chile, IPEC (Índice de Percepción de la Economía) is a composite index calculated from the combination of responses to 5 questions. These questions measure the perception of current personal financial situation, current economic situation in the country, the country's future economic situation in the short term and in the long term and expectations regarding the purchase of consumption items for the households. The index is based on a sample of around 1100 people residing in the main Chilean cities. The IPEC measures consumer confidence on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates an extreme lack of confidence, 50 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Consumer Confidence.

source: Adimark GfK

Chile Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Chile was last recorded at 5 percent. Interest Rate in Chile is reported by the Banco Central de Chile. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Chile Interest Rate averaged 4.95 Percent reaching an all time high of 14 Percent in October of 1998 and a record low of 0.50 Percent in July of 2009. In Chile, interest rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Chile (Banko Central de Chile). The official interest rate is monetary policy interest rate (PDBC Pagarés Descontables del Banco Central) which is overnight interbank interest rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Interest Rate.

source: Banco Central de Chile

Chile Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in Chile increased to 63323 CLP Billion in February of 2013 from 62653 CLP Billion in January of 2013. Loans to Private Sector in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Chile Loans to Private Sector averaged 32945.79 CLP Billion reaching an all time high of 63323 CLP Billion in February of 2013 and a record low of 15521 CLP Billion in January of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Loans to Private Sector.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Chile decreased to 5388.20 USD Million in March of 2013 from 5409.20 USD Million in February of 2013. Government External Debt in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 2006 until 2013, Chile Government External Debt averaged 3802.19 USD Million reaching an all time high of 6287.20 USD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 2408 USD Million in April of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Government External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Chile increased to 41227 USD Million in April of 2013 from 39832 USD Million in March of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 1982 until 2013, Chile Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 13905.69 USD Million reaching an all time high of 41979.30 USD Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 1998.90 USD Million in May of 1983. In Chile, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile External Debt

External Debt in Chile decreased to 5388.20 USD Million in March of 2013 from 5409.20 USD Million in February of 2013. External Debt in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 2006 until 2013, Chile External Debt averaged 3802.19 USD Million reaching an all time high of 6287.20 USD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 2408 USD Million in April of 2009. In Chile, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Chile was recorded at 1 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Chile is reported by the Instituto Nacional de Estadista. Historically, from 1951 until 2013, Chile Inflation Rate averaged 44.97 Percent reaching an all time high of 746.30 Percent in April of 1974 and a record low of -3.40 Percent in November of 2009. In Chile, the main components of the consumer price index are: Transportation (19.3 percent of the total weight); Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (18.9 percent) and Housing, Water, Electricity and Other Fuels (13.3 percent). Furniture and Household Equipment and Conservation account for 7.5 percent; Leisure and Culture for 7.45 percent and Education for 6 percent. Others include: Miscellaneous Goods and Services (5.8 percent); Health Care (5.4 percent); Clothing and Footwear (5.2 percent); Communications (4.7 percent); Restaurants and Hotels (4.4 percent) and Alcoholic Beverages, Narcotics and Tobacco (2 percent). The national index has a base of 100 as of 2009. The CPI reflects the prices and spending patterns registered in the regional capitals and suburban areas of the fifteen regions of the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Inflation Rate.

source: Instituto Nacional de Estadista

Chile Balance of Trade

Chile recorded a trade surplus of 447 USD Million in April of 2013. Balance of Trade in Chile is reported by the Banco Central de Chile. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Chile Balance of Trade averaged 495.78 USD Million reaching an all time high of 2968.20 USD Million in April of 2007 and a record low of -1374 USD Million in October of 2008. Chile has been recording trade surpluses since 1999, mostly due to a rise in shipments of copper. Other exports include: services, processed food and chemicals. Main imports are: crude and refined oil, coal, gas and lubricants (19 percent of total imports), machinery and parts (9 percent) and cars, computers, mobile phones and house equipment (8 percent). Main trading partners are: China (24 percent of total exports and 18 percent of imports), United States (12 percent of exports and 23 percent of imports) and Brazil (5 percent of exports and 7 percent of imports). Others include: Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Colombia and Spain. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Balance of Trade.

source: Banco Central de Chile

Chile Imports

Imports in Chile increased to 6459 USD Million in April of 2013 from 5748 USD Million in March of 2013. Imports in Chile is reported by the Banco Central de Chile. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Chile Imports averaged 2419.31 USD Million reaching an all time high of 7897.18 USD Million in October of 2012 and a record low of 492.60 USD Million in February of 1991. Chile main imports are: crude and refined oil, coal, gas and lubricants (19 percent of total imports), machinery and parts (9 percent) cars, computers, mobile phones and house equipment (8 percent) and trucks, buses and other transport vehicles (7 percent). Major import partners are: United States (23 percent of total imports), China (18 percent), Brazil (7 percent), Argentina (6.5 percent) and Germany (4 percent). Others include: Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Imports.

source: Banco Central de Chile

Chile Exports

Exports in Chile increased to 6906 USD Million in April of 2013 from 6882 USD Million in March of 2013. Exports in Chile is reported by the Banco Central de Chile. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Chile Exports averaged 2915.09 USD Million reaching an all time high of 7715.30 USD Million in March of 2011 and a record low of 644.40 USD Million in November of 1991. Chile's economy is highly dependent on copper exports (47 percent of total exports) and the state-owned firm CODELCO is the world's largest copper-producing company. Other exports include: services (13 percent of total exports), processed food (8 percent) and chemicals (7 percent). Main export partners are: China (24 percent of total exports), United States (12 percent), Japan (11 percent), South Korea (6 percent) and Brazil (5 percent). Others include: Italy, Netherlands and Spain. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Exports.

source: Banco Central de Chile

Chile Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales in Chile increased 12.90 percent in March of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Chile is reported by the INE. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Chile Retail Sales MoM averaged 1.81 Percent reaching an all time high of 41.75 Percent in December of 2012 and a record low of -31.80 Percent in January of 2013. In Chile, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Chile, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Retail Sales.

source: INE

Chile Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Chile increased 2.20 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Chile is reported by the Instituto Nacional de Estadista. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Chile Industrial Production averaged 2.21 Percent reaching an all time high of 30.90 Percent in March of 2011 and a record low of -17.41 Percent in March of 2010. In Chile, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Industrial Production.

source: Instituto Nacional de Estadista

Chile Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in Chile increased 10.20 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Chile is reported by the INE. Historically, from 2006 until 2013, Chile Retail Sales YoY averaged 8.34 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.80 Percent in April of 2010 and a record low of -5.10 Percent in April of 2009. In Chile, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Annual Retail Sales.

source: INE

Chile Government Debt To GDP

Chile recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 12.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Chile is reported by the Ministry of Finance, Chile. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, Chile Government Debt To GDP averaged 13.42 Percent reaching an all time high of 31.40 Percent in December of 1992 and a record low of 3.90 Percent in December of 2007. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Government Debt To GDP.

source: Ministry of Finance, Chile

Chile Current Account to GDP

Chile recorded a Current Account deficit of 3.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Chile is reported by the Central Bank of Chile. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Chile Current Account to GDP averaged -2.71 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.60 Percent in December of 2006 and a record low of -14 Percent in December of 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Current Account to GDP.

source: Central Bank of Chile

Chile Government Budget

Chile recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 1 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Chile is reported by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Chile. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Chile Government Budget averaged 1.74 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 8.82 Percent of GDP in December of 2007 and a record low of -4.50 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Government Budget.

source: Ministry of Finance, Government of Chile

Chile GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Chile was last recorded at 7122.94 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Chile is equivalent to 58 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Chile is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Chile GDP per capita averaged 3458.94 USD reaching an all time high of 7122.94 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 1842.21 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Chile GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Chile was last recorded at 17310.28 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Chile, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 79 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Chile is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Chile GDP per capita PPP averaged 8043.36 USD reaching an all time high of 17310.28 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 2329.28 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Chile Population

The total population in Chile was last recorded at 17.3 million people in 2011 from 7.7 million in 1960, changing 126 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Chile is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Chile Population averaged 12.46 Million reaching an all time high of 17.27 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 7.65 Million in December of 1960. The population of Chile represents 0.25 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 404 people on the planet is a resident of Chile. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Population.

source: World Bank

Chile GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Chile was worth 248.59 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Chile represents 0.40 percent of the world economy. GDP in Chile is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Chile GDP averaged 50.26 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 248.59 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 4.21 USD Billion in December of 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Chile | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Chile stands at AA-. Moody's rating for Chile sovereign debt is Aa3. Fitch's credit rating for Chile is A+. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Chile thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Chile as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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