Población inmigrante se duplica en Chile en siete años y alcanza al 8,8% del total (INE)

Chile has undergone a radical demographic shift, with its immigrant population doubling in seven years to account for nearly nine percent of the total. This growth, driven primarily by Venezuelans, significantly alters the country’s historical composition and positions it as the South American nation with the highest relative immigration rate. The diversity of origins has changed dramatically, displacing the previously dominant regional migration flows. This new migratory dynamic coincides with a decline in fertility rates and an aging local population, leading experts to view immigration not only as a social challenge but also as a vital opportunity to rejuvenate the labor market and sustain the economy. This issue is relevant to open data because effectively managing this transformation requires accurate census data disaggregated by origin and region. Without transparency in migration flows, it is impossible to design public policies that balance the rights of newcomers with the country’s sustainable socioeconomic integration, thereby necessitating robust and accessible information systems.

Source: eju.tv
Published on 2025-05-01

Población inmigrante se duplica en Chile en siete años y alcanza al 8,8% del total (INE)

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