As of 2022, the bottom 50 percent in Chile, that is, the population whose income lied below the median, earned on average 4,800 U.S. dollars at purchasing power parity (PPP) before income taxes. This is nearly 43 times less than the average income of the top ten percent, that stood at 215,000 USD that year. In relation to percentage distribution of national wealth in Chile, the top ten percent accounted for over 80 percent of the overall national wealth.

Key information about Chile Household Income per Capita

• Chile Annual Household Income per Capita reached 7,633.224 USD in Dec 2022, compared with the previous value of 7,871.269 USD in Dec 2017.
• Chile Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2012 to Dec 2022, with an averaged value of 7,871.269 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 8,507.414 USD in Dec 2012 and a record low of 7,633.224 USD in Dec 2022.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Chile grew 2.340 % YoY in Apr 2024.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The National Institute of Statistics provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. Central Bank of Chile average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual wage in Chile has decreased from 35,489 to 33,649 U.S. dollars, based on constant values.

Throughout the time displayed, the average monthly income in Chile has consistently increased since the beginning, reaching its highest amount in 2023 at ******* Chilean pesos.

Chile Monthly Average per Capita Household Income: Great Santiago data was reported at 481,944.000 CLP in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 337,803.000 CLP for 2012. Chile Monthly Average per Capita Household Income: Great Santiago data is updated yearly, averaging 409,873.500 CLP from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 481,944.000 CLP in 2017 and a record low of 337,803.000 CLP in 2012. Chile Monthly Average per Capita Household Income: Great Santiago data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.H015: Family Budget Survey: Monthly Average Household Income.

Chile Monthly Average Household Income data was reported at 1,193,456.000 CLP in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,025,313.000 CLP for 2012. Chile Monthly Average Household Income data is updated yearly, averaging 1,109,384.500 CLP from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,193,456.000 CLP in 2017 and a record low of 1,025,313.000 CLP in 2012. Chile Monthly Average Household Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.H015: Family Budget Survey: Monthly Average Household Income.

The national gross income per capita in Chile amounted to 15,800 U.S. dollars in 2023. Between 1962 and 2023, the national gross income rose by 15,210 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Chile was last recorded at 14579.40 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Chile is equivalent to 115 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Chile GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Chile CL: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 13.800 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.400 % for 2020. Chile CL: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 17.900 % from Dec 1987 (Median) to 2022, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.800 % in 1987 and a record low of 13.400 % in 2020. Chile CL: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

Wages in Chile increased to 6999 CLP/Hour in July from 6961 CLP/Hour in June of 2025. This dataset provides - Chile Hourly Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Chile Monthly Average Household Income: Great Santiago data was reported at 1,344,840.000 CLP in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 994,887.000 CLP for 2012. Chile Monthly Average Household Income: Great Santiago data is updated yearly, averaging 1,169,863.500 CLP from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,344,840.000 CLP in 2017 and a record low of 994,887.000 CLP in 2012. Chile Monthly Average Household Income: Great Santiago data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.H015: Family Budget Survey: Monthly Average Household Income.

As of 2023, in Chile, the average monthly income has been higher in the region of Antofagasta, amounting to ********* Chilean pesos. This was followed by Magallanes and the Metropolitan area regions.

Graph and download economic data for Gross National Income for Chile (MKTGNICLA646NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about GNI, Chile, and income.

Os dados de Rendimento familiar por habitante do Chile foram registrados em 7,633.224 USD em 2022. Este registro de uma queda com relação aos números anteriores de 7,871.269 USD em 2017. Os dados de Rendimento familiar por habitante do Chile são atualizados anualmente, com uma média de 7,871.269 USD em 2012 até 2022, com 3 observações. Os dados alcançaram um alto recorde de 8,507.414 USD em 2012 e um baixo recorde de 7,633.224 USD em 2022. Os dados de Rendimento familiar por habitante do Chile permanecem com status ativo na CEIC e são reportados pela fonte: CEIC Data. Os dados são classificados sob o World Trend Plus’ Global Economic Monitor – Table: Annual Household Income Per Capita: USD.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, total population (%) in Chile was reported at 2.17 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Chile - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, total population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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Chile: Income, profits, and capital gains taxes: percent of revenue: The latest value from 2023 is 27.28 percent, a decline from 36.63 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.45 percent, based on data from 85 countries. Historically, the average for Chile from 1972 to 2023 is 22.12 percent. The minimum value, 10.39 percent, was reached in 1987 while the maximum of 40.87 percent was recorded in 2006.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population (%) in Chile was reported at 3.14 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Chile - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Adjusted net national income per capita (annual % growth) in Chile was reported at 5.8045 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Chile - Adjusted net national income per capita (annual % growth) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for General Government Revenue, interest income for Chile (CHLGGROPI) from 2008 to 2021 about Chile, revenue, government, income, and interest.