04.05.202612:30:00UTC+00Chile’s Economic Contraction Eases in March, Year-on-Year Decline Narrows

Chile’s economic activity showed a slight improvement in March 2026, with the annual rate of decline moderating compared with the previous month. According to the latest data updated on 4 May 2026, the year‑on‑year indicator for March stood at -0.1%, an improvement from February’s -0.3% reading.

Both figures reflect comparisons with the same month a year earlier, indicating that while Chile’s economy is still contracting on an annual basis, the pace of decline is slowing. The move from -0.3% to -0.1% suggests tentative signs of stabilization in activity as the economy moves through the first quarter of 2026. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this easing trend continues and potentially signals a turn toward positive growth later in the year.