Annual container transport in Chile

Chile: Annual container transport was 31,202 Tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
31,202 Tonnes
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
15th
of 28 countries
All-time high
42,122 Tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
3,230 Tonnes
in 1991
Years of data
33
1991–2023

Annual container transport in Chile, 1991–2023

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1991200720231991: 3.2k Tonnes1992: 3.7k Tonnes1993: 4.4k Tonnes1994: 5.2k Tonnes1995: 7.0k Tonnes1996: 7.9k Tonnes1997: 9.2k Tonnes1998: 10.3k Tonnes1999: 10.2k Tonnes2000: 12.0k Tonnes2001: 12.2k Tonnes2002: 13.3k Tonnes2003: 14.9k Tonnes2004: 16.7k Tonnes2005: 20.1k Tonnes2006: 23.1k Tonnes2007: 26.8k Tonnes2008: 30.4k Tonnes2009: 26.7k Tonnes2010: 30.3k Tonnes2011: 32.9k Tonnes2012: 33.2k Tonnes2013: 34.1k Tonnes2014: 36.3k Tonnes2015: 36.8k Tonnes2016: 36.4k Tonnes2017: 36.9k Tonnes2018: 42.1k Tonnes2019: 41.6k Tonnes2020: 41.1k Tonnes2021: 40.5k Tonnes2022: 39.4k Tonnes2023: 31.2k Tonnes

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.

Analysis

In 2023, annual container transport in Chile stood at 31,202 Tonnes.

The figure is down 20.8% on the previous year and down 8.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in Chile peaked at 42,122 Tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3,230 Tonnes, in 1991.

Chile ranks 15th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Annual container transport in Chile, year by year

Annual values for Annual container transport in Chile, 1991 to 2023.
Year Tonnes Change
1991 3,230 Tonnes —
1992 3,671 Tonnes +13.7%
1993 4,448 Tonnes +21.2%
1994 5,246 Tonnes +17.9%
1995 7,050 Tonnes +34.4%
1996 7,851 Tonnes +11.4%
1997 9,233 Tonnes +17.6%
1998 10,325 Tonnes +11.8%
1999 10,168 Tonnes -1.5%
2000 11,990 Tonnes +17.9%
2001 12,157 Tonnes +1.4%
2002 13,319 Tonnes +9.6%
2003 14,921 Tonnes +12.0%
2004 16,692 Tonnes +11.9%
2005 20,080 Tonnes +20.3%
2006 23,078 Tonnes +14.9%
2007 26,772 Tonnes +16.0%
2008 30,394 Tonnes +13.5%
2009 26,727 Tonnes -12.1%
2010 30,342 Tonnes +13.5%
2011 32,922 Tonnes +8.5%
2012 33,209 Tonnes +0.9%
2013 34,106 Tonnes +2.7%
2014 36,345 Tonnes +6.6%
2015 36,825 Tonnes +1.3%
2016 36,357 Tonnes -1.3%
2017 36,900 Tonnes +1.5%
2018 42,122 Tonnes +14.2%
2019 41,590 Tonnes -1.3%
2020 41,081 Tonnes -1.2%
2021 40,483 Tonnes -1.5%
2022 39,392 Tonnes -2.7%
2023 31,202 Tonnes -20.8%

Chile compared with similar countries

  • Chile's 31,202 Tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 34,647 Tonnes, 90% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6,802 Tonnes 3,230 Tonnes 10,325 Tonnes 9
2000s 19,613 Tonnes 11,990 Tonnes 30,394 Tonnes 10
2010s 36,072 Tonnes 30,342 Tonnes 42,122 Tonnes 10
2020s 38,039 Tonnes 31,202 Tonnes 41,081 Tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Chile

  1. 12 Greece 42,421 Tonnes compare
  2. 13 Canada 36,289 Tonnes compare
  3. 14 Portugal 33,005 Tonnes compare
  4. 16 Israel 27,825 Tonnes compare
  5. 17 Sweden 14,057 Tonnes compare
  6. 18 Finland 10,333 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in Chile?
Annual container transport in Chile was 31,202 Tonnes in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Chile?
The highest recorded value was 42,122 Tonnes in 2018.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Chile?
The lowest recorded value was 3,230 Tonnes in 1991.
How does Chile rank for annual container transport?
Chile ranks 15th out of 28 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in Chile?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual container transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual container transport
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
37 places, 1,465 data points, 1970–2024
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