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Social Media in Chile - 2023 Stats & Platform Trends

Last Updated: October 30, 2023
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How is social media in Chile?

Chile has a high level of internet and mobile access similar to that of many developed countries, and a robust internet economy. Nearly all residents have access to the internet and the majority of which use social media on a daily basis.

The outbreak of the pandemic has led more people who previously did not use the internet frequently to start utilizing it more. This has resulted in a significant increase in social commerce in Chile. Platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp are becoming increasingly popular among retailers, with companies like Falabella hosting live stream sales and new brands, like Emma Cares, using WhatsApp as their primary means of communicating with customers and promoting their beauty and personal care products. It is expected that social media will play an even greater role in the buying process and product promotion in the coming years.

Historical Internet Penetration
Unit: % of Total Population
Cellular Subscription %
Unit: per 100 People

Social Media's User Demographics in Chile

Given the latest survey available, in Austria there are about 7.3 million active social media users (Log in at least once in a month) in 2022. This is about 81.4 % of the addressable  demographics. Also, Throughout 2021 to 2022, the number of users has grown 2.2 %.

Social Media User Demographics
Note: Meta's figure as reference, 2022

Key Drivers of Using Social Media in Chile

Source: GWI. Users aged 16-64 years old

Key Accounts Followed For Users in Chile

Source: GWI. Users aged 16-64 years old

What Platforms are Users in Chile Typically on?

Previously, Facebook was the most widely used platform in Chile. However, as the pandemic progressed, an increasing number of individuals started using WhatsApp as a means of better connecting with others and interacting with retailers or other service providers. As a result, WhatsApp overtook Facebook as the most popular platform in the middle of 2020, during the period of social distancing and related restrictions.

Although we don’t have precise numbers for the number of WhatsApp users in Chile, the data from search trends and social listening indicate that the term “WhatsApp” is used more often on digital platforms than “Facebook” since May to June in 2020.

Most Used Platforms, 2022
Unit: %
Most Liked Platforms | 2022
Unit: %

How's Facebook Doing in Chile?

With the latest data published in January 2023, we can see that at the growth rate of 1%, there is now around 4.99 million Facebook users in Austria . With male users account for around 49.33% and female users account for around 50.67%.

Facebook Users as a % of Population in Chile
Unit: %
Facebooks Users in Chile
Unit: '000 Thousands
Facebook User Penetration in Chile
Unit: % of Total Population
Facebook User By Age Group in Chile
Note: As legal restriction, figure of 13-17 is often underestimated(underreported) and 18-24 is overestimated|Unit:'000 People
Facebook User Age Penetration in Chile
Note: Number may exceed 100% as multi-accounts holders or fake accounts prevail in the country|Unit: %

How's Instagram in Chile?

With the latest data published in January 2023, we can see that at the growth rate of 1.1%, there is now around 3.2 million Instagram users in Austria . With male users account for around 49.24% and female users account for around 50.76%.

Instagram Users as a % of Population in Chile
Unit: %
Instagram Users in Chile
Unit:'000 People
Instagram User Penetration in Chile
Unit: % of Total Population
Instagram User By Age Group in Chile
Note: As legal restriction, figure of 13-17 is often underestimated(underreported) and 18-24 is overestimated|Unit:'000 People
Instagram User Age Penetration in Chile
Note: Number may exceed 100% as multi-accounts holders or fake accounts prevail in the country|Unit: %

How's TikTok in Chile?

With the latest data published in January 2023, we can see that at the growth rate of 1.2%, there is now around 9.8 million TikTok users in Chile . With male users account for around 0.401 and female users account for around 0.599.

TikTok Users as a % of Population in Chile
Unit:'000 People
TikTok User Penetration in Chile
Unit: %

How's LinkedIn in Chile?

With the latest data published in January 2023, we can see that at the growth rate of 1.14x, there is now around 1.94 million LinkedIn users in Austria.

LinkedIn Users as a % of Population in Chile
Unit: %
LinkedIn Users in Chile
Unit:'000 People
LinkedIn User By Age Group in Chile
Unit:'000 People
Reference
  • Internet & Cellular Subscription:World Bank, ITU
  • Currency Exchange: Based on IMF data in 2023/1
  • Demographics: UN Population Database
  • Social Media Behavior: GWI, Hootsuite 2022 Digital Report
  • Meta, LinkedIn Data: Napoleon Cat Stats
  • Data Calculation & Regression:OOSGA.org
  • Analysis:OOSGA Analytics
  • Note: The data for monthly platform usage and the data for the most frequently used platforms are sourced from different research, hence there may be discrepancies in the numbers as both are estimated rather than real figure.
Author: CR Team

Our consumer research practice tracks what customers spend and how they make decisions across major economies in the world.

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