The Central Bank of Chile has released annual gross fixed capital formation series for the country’s 16 regions, covering 2013-2025 and providing breakdowns for construction and other works and for machinery and equipment. The series will be incorporated into September regional gross domestic product publications. Preliminary national accounts data show that gross fixed capital formation increased 7% in 2025, with growth in 13 regions. Machinery and equipment investment rose 16.3%, driven mainly by purchases of electrical, electronic and transport equipment, while construction and other works increased 1.3% on engineering activity. Antofagasta recorded the strongest regional growth at 25.3%, while Tarapacá posted the largest decline at 12.9%, reflecting the completion of mining projects.

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