Foreign investment in Chile rises 13% in 2025, surpassing $14 billion

Foreign direct investment reached $14.15 billion last year, driven mainly by reinvested earnings, according to Chile’s central bank data.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Chile increased 13% in 2025, reaching a net inflow of $14.15 billion, according to figures released by the Central Bank and analyzed by the country’s investment promotion agency, InvestChile.

The result exceeded the $12.52 billion recorded in 2024 and confirmed solid performance in recent years. Over the last four years, annual FDI inflows averaged $15.96 billion, which is 12% above the historical average since 2003, estimated at $14.23 billion.

According to the breakdown of the figures, the largest component of FDI inflows in 2025 was reinvested earnings, totaling $8.55 billion, followed by equity participation at $5.23 billion, and intercompany debt at $368 million.

InvestChile noted that the figures are still preliminary and will be updated on March 18, when the Central Bank releases the final statistics for 2025.

Confidence from international investors

InvestChile’s executive director, Karla Flores, said the results highlight the confidence foreign companies have in the country.

“The strongest signal of foreign companies’ confidence in Chile and the country’s attractiveness can be seen in the installation and development of their investment projects,” she said.

Flores also emphasized that foreign investment in Chile has expanded into new sectors beyond traditional industries.

These include clean energy, digital and technological infrastructure, and global services centers, which have strengthened the presence of international companies in the country.

Diversification and resilience

The InvestChile chief added that Chile’s investment promotion policies have helped the country maintain strong inflows despite a global slowdown in investment flows. She noted that the diversification of investment sources and sectors has helped strengthen Chile’s external resilience, particularly in an international environment marked by economic uncertainty.

Flores also highlighted that foreign companies contribute not only through capital injections but also through technology transfer, job creation, and the development of local supplier networks across different regions of the country.

Finally, she said Chile has a solid base to face a challenging global context, although further efforts will be needed to position the country as a competitive and reliable destination for international investment.