Military expenditure (current USD), per capita in Chile

Chile: Military expenditure (current USD), per capita was 258.31 current USD per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
258.31 current USD per person
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
53rd
of 167 countries
All-time high
327.73 current USD per person
in 2011
All-time low
15.55 current USD per person
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), per capita in Chile, 1960–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current USD per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), per capita in Chile is 258.31 current USD per person, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 7.2% on the previous year and down 9.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), per capita in Chile peaked at 327.73 current USD per person in 2011 and was at its lowest, 15.55 current USD per person, in 1960.

Chile ranks 53rd of 167 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 18.4 current USD per person 15.55 current USD per person 20.33 current USD per person 10
1970s 77.35 current USD per person 39.45 current USD per person 115.78 current USD per person 10
1980s 120.15 current USD per person 74.83 current USD per person 196.28 current USD per person 10
1990s 110.1 current USD per person 75.98 current USD per person 142.02 current USD per person 10
2000s 183.32 current USD per person 112.22 current USD per person 275.66 current USD per person 10
2010s 289.48 current USD per person 256.59 current USD per person 327.73 current USD per person 10
2020s 262.43 current USD per person 237.78 current USD per person 278.25 current USD per person 5

Countries ranked near Chile

  1. 50 Serbia 352.67 current USD per person compare
  2. 51 Türkiye 292.08 current USD per person compare
  3. 52 Colombia 285.45 current USD per person compare
  4. 54 Ireland 246.58 current USD per person compare
  5. 55 Guyana 242.87 current USD per person compare
  6. 56 Montenegro 240.62 current USD per person compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), per capita in Chile?
Military expenditure (current usd), per capita in Chile was 258.31 current USD per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), per capita recorded in Chile?
The highest recorded value was 327.73 current USD per person in 2011.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), per capita recorded in Chile?
The lowest recorded value was 15.55 current USD per person in 1960.
How does Chile rank for military expenditure (current usd), per capita?
Chile ranks 53rd out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), per capita rising or falling in Chile?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Military expenditure (current USD), per capita in Chile. Statizoid, drawing on Statizoid (derived). Retrieved 21 August 2026, from https://public-sector.statizoid.com/stat/military-expenditure-current-usd-per-capita/chile/

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Military expenditure (current USD) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Military expenditure (current USD) ÷ Population, total

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Indicator
Military expenditure (current USD), per capita
Unit
current USD per person
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
211 places, 10,601 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

Military expenditure (current USD) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.