Chile Population in Chile

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

15,186,000 (1999) ANUAL · inhabitants · Annual · CSV
Periodinhabitants
Jan 1999 15,186,000
Jan 1998 15,002,000
Jan 1997 14,810,000
Jan 1996 14,614,000
Jan 1995 14,414,000
Jan 1994 14,206,000
Jan 1993 13,991,000
Jan 1992 13,771,000
Jan 1991 13,422,000
Jan 1990 13,179,000

About this indicator

Source
International Monetary Fund
Frequency
Annual
Release
Published annually, referring to a specific date in the year.
What it is
It records the number of inhabitants of Chile and how it changes over time. It is a structural indicator underpinning many economic and social ratios (GDP per capita, density, per-head rates). It is published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
How it's calculated
It is derived from population censuses and demographic projections, updated with births, deaths and net migration. A figure referring to an annual reference date is usually provided.
Market implications
Demographic trends shape potential growth, the labour market, consumption and spending on pensions and healthcare. In Chile, recent immigration inflows have been a notable driver of population growth.
Limitations
It is a low-frequency figure, and intercensal numbers are estimates subject to revision with each new census or better migration data. Migration flows are hard to measure precisely.