Consumer price index in Chile
Chile: Consumer price index was 185.48 2010 = 100 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Consumer price index in Chile, 1970–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
In 2025, consumer price index in Chile stood at 185.48 2010 = 100. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Chile peaked at 185.48 2010 = 100 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0011 2010 = 100, in 1970.
Chile ranks 69th of 189 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.
Consumer price index in Chile, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0011 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1971 | 0.0014 2010 = 100 | +20.1% |
| 1972 | 0.0024 2010 = 100 | +77.8% |
| 1973 | 0.0109 2010 = 100 | +352.8% |
| 1974 | 0.0657 2010 = 100 | +504.7% |
| 1975 | 0.3121 2010 = 100 | +374.7% |
| 1976 | 0.9735 2010 = 100 | +211.9% |
| 1977 | 1.87 2010 = 100 | +92.0% |
| 1978 | 2.62 2010 = 100 | +40.1% |
| 1979 | 3.49 2010 = 100 | +33.4% |
| 1980 | 4.72 2010 = 100 | +35.1% |
| 1981 | 5.65 2010 = 100 | +19.7% |
| 1982 | 6.21 2010 = 100 | +9.9% |
| 1983 | 7.9 2010 = 100 | +27.3% |
| 1984 | 9.47 2010 = 100 | +19.9% |
| 1985 | 12.38 2010 = 100 | +30.7% |
| 1986 | 14.79 2010 = 100 | +19.5% |
| 1987 | 17.73 2010 = 100 | +19.9% |
| 1988 | 20.33 2010 = 100 | +14.7% |
| 1989 | 23.8 2010 = 100 | +17.0% |
| 1990 | 29.99 2010 = 100 | +26.0% |
| 1991 | 36.53 2010 = 100 | +21.8% |
| 1992 | 42.16 2010 = 100 | +15.4% |
| 1993 | 47.53 2010 = 100 | +12.7% |
| 1994 | 52.96 2010 = 100 | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 57.32 2010 = 100 | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 61.54 2010 = 100 | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 65.32 2010 = 100 | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 68.66 2010 = 100 | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 70.95 2010 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 73.67 2010 = 100 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 76.3 2010 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 78.2 2010 = 100 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 80.4 2010 = 100 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 81.25 2010 = 100 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 83.73 2010 = 100 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 86.57 2010 = 100 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 90.38 2010 = 100 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 98.26 2010 = 100 | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 98.61 2010 = 100 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 103.34 2010 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 106.45 2010 = 100 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 108.35 2010 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 113.47 2010 = 100 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 118.4 2010 = 100 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 122.88 2010 = 100 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 125.57 2010 = 100 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 128.62 2010 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 131.91 2010 = 100 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 135.93 2010 = 100 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 142.08 2010 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 158.62 2010 = 100 | +11.6% |
| 2023 | 170.65 2010 = 100 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 177.99 2010 = 100 | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 185.48 2010 = 100 | +4.2% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 185.48 2010 = 100 is above the median for high income countries, which is 138.56 2010 = 100, 1.3× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Chile's 185.48 2010 = 100 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 146.53 2010 = 100, 1.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Consumer price index in Chile changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +504.7% | 0.0109 2010 = 100 | 0.0657 2010 = 100 |
| 1975 | +374.7% | 0.0657 2010 = 100 | 0.3121 2010 = 100 |
| 1973 | +352.8% | 0.0024 2010 = 100 | 0.0109 2010 = 100 |
| 1976 | +211.9% | 0.3121 2010 = 100 | 0.9735 2010 = 100 |
| 1977 | +92.0% | 0.9735 2010 = 100 | 1.87 2010 = 100 |
| 1972 | +77.8% | 0.0014 2010 = 100 | 0.0024 2010 = 100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9345 2010 = 100 | 0.0011 2010 = 100 | 3.49 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.3 2010 = 100 | 4.72 2010 = 100 | 23.8 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.3 2010 = 100 | 29.99 2010 = 100 | 70.95 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 84.74 2010 = 100 | 73.67 2010 = 100 | 98.61 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 115.9 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 131.91 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 161.79 2010 = 100 | 135.93 2010 = 100 | 185.48 2010 = 100 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More reference data data for Chile
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2204 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Chile?
- Consumer price index in Chile was 185.48 2010 = 100 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 185.48 2010 = 100 in 2025.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0011 2010 = 100 in 1970.
- How does Chile rank for consumer price index?
- Chile ranks 69th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.