Latest reading: Inflation inched up to 0.2% in July, slightly above June’s 0.1% and market expectations of 0.1%. Prices rose...
Inflation in Chile
Inflation over the last decade was managed within the central bank's target range of 2 to 4% in the first part of the decade. However, social unrest in 2019, global supply disruptions and fiscal stimulus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased inflationary pressures. The central bank responded with monetary tightening to control rising prices. This had the desired effect; inflation subsided in 2023 and 2024. That said, price pressures saw some upward pressure in late 2024 and heading into 2025 due to several rounds of electricity tariff hikes.
In the year 2024, the inflation in Chile was 4.27%, compared to 4.71% in 2014 and 7.58% in 2023. It averaged 4.64% over the last decade. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Chile Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Chile from 2024 to 2018.
Source: Macrobond.
Chile Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 3.0 | 4.5 | 11.6 | 7.6 | 4.3 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 3.0 | 7.2 | 12.8 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
Inflation falls to over one-year low in June
Latest reading: Inflation came in at 4.1% in June, down from May’s 4.4%. June's figure marked the weakest inflation rate since April 2024 but was still slightly above the Central Bank’s 2.0–4.0% target range. Looking at the details of the release, prices for food and housing increased at a slower pace in June. The trend was unchanged, with annual average inflation coming in at May's 4.5% in June. Meanwhile, core inflation rose to 4.0% in June from May’s 3.7%. Finally, consumer prices fell 0.41% from the previous month in June, contrasting May's 0.19% increase. June's result marked the weakest reading since December 2023.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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