Chile Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Chile's urban population was 89.17% in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chile's urban population stood at 89.17% in 2025, a rise of +0.17% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 89.17% by 2025. Chile ranked 33rd globally.
Chile’s urban population has risen steadily over the 66‑year series, climbing from 67.84 % in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 89.17 % in 2025, which also places the country at rank 33 globally. The increase reflects sustained rural‑to‑urban migration, expanding metropolitan infrastructure, and the concentration of economic activity in cities such as Santiago. By 2025 Chile’s urban share is marginally lower than Türkiye’s 89.30 % and Sweden’s 89.09 %, but higher than Andorra’s 88.97 %, underscoring its position among the most urbanised economies. The long‑term upward trajectory mirrors regional patterns of urbanisation in Latin America, where the share of city dwellers has consistently risen since the mid‑twentieth century. Assuming continued investment in housing, transport and services, Chile is likely to maintain a high urban proportion, though any major shift in demographic policy or a resurgence of rural employment could modestly slow the pace of urban growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 89.52% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 89.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 89.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 89.17% | +0.17% | #33 |
| 2024 | 89.00% | +0.18% | #184 |
| 2023 | 88.82% | +0.18% | #183 |
| 2022 | 88.64% | +0.17% | #183 |
| 2021 | 88.47% | +0.17% | #183 |
| 2020 | 88.30% | +0.17% | #183 |
| 2019 | 88.13% | +0.17% | #182 |
| 2018 | 87.96% | +0.16% | #182 |
| 2017 | 87.80% | +0.17% | #181 |
| 2016 | 87.63% | +0.17% | #181 |
| 2015 | 87.47% | +0.15% | #182 |
| 2014 | 87.31% | +0.13% | #182 |
| 2013 | 87.18% | +0.10% | #184 |
| 2012 | 87.08% | +0.07% | #184 |
| 2011 | 87.01% | +0.05% | #184 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's urban population was 89.17% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Chile's urban population peaked at 89.17% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Chile was 67.84% in 1960.
Chile ranks 33rd globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's urban population is projected to reach 89.17% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Chile in 2025 was 89.17%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_urban-population,
title = {Chile Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}