Chile Hits 20 Million People, Then Faces A Long Population Decline

2026-01-29 - 12:50

Key Points Chile is projected to pass 20 million residents in mid-2026, then peak in 2035 before declining. Deaths are expected to exceed births from 2028, while fertility stays far below replacement levels. Aging will reshape budgets, labor supply, and housing demand, with migration only partly offsetting the shift. Chile is about to cross a