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Chile vs United States: economic convergence

If Chile grew 1.0% a year and United States 1.8% a year, Chile would never catch up with United States on GDP per capita (PPP).

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If Chile grew 1.0% a year and United States 1.8% a year, Chile would never catch up with United States on GDP per capita (PPP).

Latest data (2025)

CountryGDP per capita (PPP)
Chile$30,863
United States$76,931

Chile is at 40% of United States's level.

Scenario

Chile grows 1.0% a year (trailing 10-year average) and United States grows 1.8% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.

YearChileUnited States
2026$31,172$78,316
2031$32,762$85,623
2036$34,433$93,611
2041$36,190$102,345
2046$38,036$111,894
2051$39,976$122,333
2056$42,015$133,747
2061$44,158$146,226
2066$46,411$159,868
2071$48,778$174,784
2076$51,267$191,091

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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Chile 1.0%, United States 1.8%