Chile's population growth remained stable at throughout the early 1990s before entering a gradual decline, dropping to by the early 2000s. This period coincided with improvements in healthcare and education, which contributed to reduced fertility rates. The downward trend continued for over a decade as Chile transitioned into a more developed economy with urbanization driving demographic changes.
From 2016 to 2019, growth rates rebounded, peaking at due to increased immigration, particularly from neighboring countries. However, this trend reversed sharply in the 2020s, with growth plummeting to by 2023. The decline reflects stricter immigration controls and the long-term effects of falling fertility rates, signaling a demographic shift towards slower population growth.
From 2016 to 2019, growth rates rebounded, peaking at due to increased immigration, particularly from neighboring countries. However, this trend reversed sharply in the 2020s, with growth plummeting to by 2023. The decline reflects stricter immigration controls and the long-term effects of falling fertility rates, signaling a demographic shift towards slower population growth.
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