Chile

• Current population: 18 692 596
• Current male population (49.4%) 9 241 628
• Current female population (50.6%) 9 450 967
• Labour force: 2.5 million
• In 2017, Chile imported US$65,062 millions, which is the 45 largest importers in the world.
• Imports mainly involve fuels, minerals and oil, machinery, vehicles, electrical and electronic equipment.
• Its main importers are the United States, China and Brazil.
• The economy of Chile is the fifth largest economy in Latin America
• Chile is traditionally considered a model in Latin America in terms of political and financial transparency.
• Chile has been one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America in the last decade, allowing the country to significantly reduce poverty
• According to the Central Bank of Chile, GDP grew by 4% in 2018 and is expected to grow 3.4% in 2019 and 3.2% in 2020 (IMF).
• The unemployment rate in Chile decreased to 6.9% in 2018, with projections that estimate rates of 6.5% and 6.2% for 2019 and 2020, respectively.
• The location of Chile in the southern hemisphere allows it to offer fruits out of season to the countries of the northern hemisphere.
• The Chilean economy is characterized by being open to free trade, it is one of the countries with the largest number of signed treaties (among others with NAFTA , European Union , EFTA , India , Mercosur , Japan , Australia , South Korea , China , Vietnam ), it gives you access to most of the world market for goods and services.