FX.co ★ Chile GDP Growth Tops Forecasts

Chile's economy experienced a growth of 3.3% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. This marks an increase from the revised 2.5% growth in the prior quarter and surpasses market predictions of a 2.9% rise. The increase in domestic demand to 5.8%, up from 1.6% in the preceding quarter, was driven by household consumption, which rose by 3.1% compared to 2%, and investment, which grew by 5.6% from 1.5%. However, public expenditure showed a decline, registering a growth of 2.6% compared to 3.9% previously. Net external demand had a negative impact on growth, as imports surged by 14.6%, while exports grew at a more modest rate of 5.4%. In seasonally adjusted terms, the economy expanded by 0.4% from the prior quarter in the second quarter.