Productivity: output per hour worked in Chile
Chile: Productivity: output per hour worked was 32.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
32.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
58th
of 130 countries
All-time high
36.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 2020
All-time low
6.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 1951
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Productivity: output per hour worked in Chile, 1951–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
Analysis
In 2023, productivity: output per hour worked in Chile stood at 32.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, productivity: output per hour worked in Chile peaked at 36.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, in 1951.
Chile ranks 58th of 130 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.
Productivity: output per hour worked in Chile, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | — |
| 1952 | 6.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.8% |
| 1953 | 6.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.5% |
| 1954 | 7.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.3% |
| 1955 | 7.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -3.4% |
| 1956 | 7.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.8% |
| 1957 | 7.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.6% |
| 1958 | 7.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.9% |
| 1959 | 7.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 8.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 1961 | 7.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -4.3% |
| 1962 | 9.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +24.5% |
| 1963 | 10.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.5% |
| 1964 | 10.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 9.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -5.0% |
| 1966 | 10.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.0% |
| 1967 | 12.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +12.0% |
| 1968 | 11.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 12.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 12.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 13.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 12.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 12.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 10.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -14.5% |
| 1976 | 10.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 11.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 11.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 12.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 12.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 12.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 11.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -6.4% |
| 1983 | 10.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -9.8% |
| 1984 | 10.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 9.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 9 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -9.4% |
| 1987 | 9.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 10.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 10.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 10.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 11.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 12.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 13.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 14.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 16.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 16.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 17.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 16.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -5.1% |
| 1999 | 15.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 16.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 15.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 15.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 16.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 17.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 19.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 22.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +13.0% |
| 2007 | 23.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 23.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 23.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 26.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 29.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 30.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 30.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 31 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 30.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 30.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 31.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 31.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 31.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 36.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 34.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 32.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 32.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.1% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 32.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 51.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 62% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Chile's 32.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 19.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 6.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 7.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 9 |
| 1960s | 10.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 7.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 12.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 13.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 9 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 12.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 17.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 15.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 23.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 26.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 31.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 32.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 36.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 55 Belarus 35.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 56 Argentina 33.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 57 Gabon 33.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 59 Mauritius 29.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 60 Malaysia 29.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 61 Oman 29.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
More work & labour data for Chile
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2334 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 19,028 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,690 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 6,735 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 6,695 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 13,431 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is productivity: output per hour worked in Chile?
- Productivity: output per hour worked in Chile was 32.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest productivity: output per hour worked recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 36.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2020.
- What is the lowest productivity: output per hour worked recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 1951.
- How does Chile rank for productivity: output per hour worked?
- Chile ranks 58th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is productivity: output per hour worked rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Productivity: output per hour worked. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Productivity is calculated as GDP divided by the total number of hours worked in the economy. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.