Elected Authority in Atacama
Senators

yasna provoste campillay
Partido Demócrata Cristiano (PDC)

rafael prohens espinosa
Renovación Nacional (RN)
12th of 15
2.67 decile
Population
Population 286,168
5th of 15
7.33 decile
Median Income
Median Income $380,000
1.33 decile
Education
Education 482 psu
Economy
R&D spending
In 2013, the economic sectors of Atacama that spent more on R&D were Manufacturing, and Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. In 2014, the companies of Atacama that led the execution of R&D spending were Private Domestic, Private Foreign and State-owned.
US $ 578.56 R&D spending
Executed by companies in 2014
Exports
In 2016 firms located in Atacama exported US$ 941.53 M. During the last years, Atacama exports have decreased at an annual average rate of -17%, from US$ 2.45 B in to US$ 941.53 M in 2016. Atacama main export is Refined Copper, that represents 73% of Atacama total exports, followed by Gold that represents 24%.
In 2016 firms located in Atacama imported US$ 14.32 M. During the last years, Atacama imports have decreased at an annual average rate of -21%, from US$ 47.26 M in to US$ 14.32 M in 2016. Atacama main import is Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc), that represents 13% of Atacama total imports, followed by Vehicle Parts that represents 10%.
US $941.53MExports 2016
Imports: US$14.32M
Exports
In 2016 firms located in Atacama exported US$ 941.53 M. During the last years, Atacama exports have decreased at an annual average rate of -17%, from US$ 2.45 B in to US$ 941.53 M in 2016. Atacama main export is Refined Copper, that represents 73% of Atacama total exports, followed by Gold that represents 24%.
In 2016 firms located in Atacama imported US$ 14.32 M. During the last years, Atacama imports have decreased at an annual average rate of -21%, from US$ 47.26 M in to US$ 14.32 M in 2016. Atacama main import is Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc), that represents 13% of Atacama total imports, followed by Vehicle Parts that represents 10%.
US $941.53MExports 2016
Imports: US$14.32M
Exports
In 2016 firms located in Atacama exported US$ 941.53 M. During the last years, Atacama exports have decreased at an annual average rate of -17%, from US$ 2.45 B in to US$ 941.53 M in 2016. Atacama main export is Refined Copper, that represents 73% of Atacama total exports, followed by Gold that represents 24%.
In 2016 firms located in Atacama imported US$ 14.32 M. During the last years, Atacama imports have decreased at an annual average rate of -21%, from US$ 47.26 M in to US$ 14.32 M in 2016. Atacama main import is Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc), that represents 13% of Atacama total imports, followed by Vehicle Parts that represents 10%.
US $941.53MExports 2016
Imports: US$14.32M
Industry
In 2014, Atacama created a total output of $ 3.1 T. Labour productivity based on industry output in Atacama was $29.6 M CLP per worker.
Atacama principal industries are Manufacturing, Mining and quarrying and Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Atacama most common occupations, according to number of workers, are Elementary occupations, Craft and related trade workers and Service workers and shop and market sales workers.
$38.18BTotal Investment
2014
$380,000Mean Income
2015
Opportunity in Industries
Comunas, regions and countries have a greater probability of starting related economic activities with respect to those activities they already perform. The industry space connects industries that tend to exist by the same countries.
Higher presence industries in Atacama are highlighted in colours. By clicking on networks you can see the most related products and industries (and with higher development probability) related to those already present in Atacama.
About the RCA index
Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) measures specialization level for a location in an industry or product. In case a locality has RCA greater than one at an economic activity, the referred activity has greater presence on that location with respect to an average location.
Opportunity in Products
Comunas, regions and countries have a greater probability of starting related economic activities with respect to those activities they already perform. The product space connects products that tend to be exported by the same countries.
Higher presence products in Atacama are highlighted in colours. By clicking on networks you can see the most related products and industries (and with higher development probability) related to those already present in Atacama.
About the RCA index
Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) measures specialization level for a location in an industry or product. In case a locality has RCA greater than one at an economic activity, the referred activity has greater presence on that location with respect to an average location.
Employment
In 2016, the workforce in Atacama was composed by 200.14 K people, of which 95.44 K were men and 95.44 K were women.
In 2016, the number of people working in Atacama was 120.41 K employees, while the number of unemployed people was 10.51 K, and the number of non-active people was 69.22 K.
Most of the occupied people of Atacama has an educational level (according to their last completed grade) Upper secondary education, followed by Bachelor’s or equivalent level.
10.5 KUnemployed people
2016 in Atacama
5.3 KEmployed Women with Technical Education
2016 in Atacama
4.4 KEmployed Men with Technical Education
2016 in Atacama
R&D spending
In 2013, the economic sectors of Atacama that spent more on R&D were Manufacturing, and Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. In 2014, the companies of Atacama that led the execution of R&D spending were Private Domestic, Private Foreign and State-owned.
US $ 578.56 R&D spending
Executed by companies in 2014
Exports
In 2016 firms located in Atacama exported US$ 941.53 M. During the last years, Atacama exports have decreased at an annual average rate of -17%, from US$ 2.45 B in to US$ 941.53 M in 2016. Atacama main export is Refined Copper, that represents 73% of Atacama total exports, followed by Gold that represents 24%.
In 2016 firms located in Atacama imported US$ 14.32 M. During the last years, Atacama imports have decreased at an annual average rate of -21%, from US$ 47.26 M in to US$ 14.32 M in 2016. Atacama main import is Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc), that represents 13% of Atacama total imports, followed by Vehicle Parts that represents 10%.
US $941.53MExports 2016
Imports: US$14.32M
Exports
In 2016 firms located in Atacama exported US$ 941.53 M. During the last years, Atacama exports have decreased at an annual average rate of -17%, from US$ 2.45 B in to US$ 941.53 M in 2016. Atacama main export is Refined Copper, that represents 73% of Atacama total exports, followed by Gold that represents 24%.
In 2016 firms located in Atacama imported US$ 14.32 M. During the last years, Atacama imports have decreased at an annual average rate of -21%, from US$ 47.26 M in to US$ 14.32 M in 2016. Atacama main import is Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc), that represents 13% of Atacama total imports, followed by Vehicle Parts that represents 10%.
US $941.53MExports 2016
Imports: US$14.32M
Exports
In 2016 firms located in Atacama exported US$ 941.53 M. During the last years, Atacama exports have decreased at an annual average rate of -17%, from US$ 2.45 B in to US$ 941.53 M in 2016. Atacama main export is Refined Copper, that represents 73% of Atacama total exports, followed by Gold that represents 24%.
In 2016 firms located in Atacama imported US$ 14.32 M. During the last years, Atacama imports have decreased at an annual average rate of -21%, from US$ 47.26 M in to US$ 14.32 M in 2016. Atacama main import is Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc), that represents 13% of Atacama total imports, followed by Vehicle Parts that represents 10%.
US $941.53MExports 2016
Imports: US$14.32M
Industry
In 2014, Atacama created a total output of $ 3.1 T. Labour productivity based on industry output in Atacama was $29.6 M CLP per worker.
Atacama principal industries are Manufacturing, Mining and quarrying and Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Atacama most common occupations, according to number of workers, are Elementary occupations, Craft and related trade workers and Service workers and shop and market sales workers.
$38.18BTotal Investment
2014
$380,000Mean Income
2015
Opportunity in Industries
Comunas, regions and countries have a greater probability of starting related economic activities with respect to those activities they already perform. The industry space connects industries that tend to exist by the same countries.
Higher presence industries in Atacama are highlighted in colours. By clicking on networks you can see the most related products and industries (and with higher development probability) related to those already present in Atacama.
About the RCA index
Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) measures specialization level for a location in an industry or product. In case a locality has RCA greater than one at an economic activity, the referred activity has greater presence on that location with respect to an average location.
Opportunity in Products
Comunas, regions and countries have a greater probability of starting related economic activities with respect to those activities they already perform. The product space connects products that tend to be exported by the same countries.
Higher presence products in Atacama are highlighted in colours. By clicking on networks you can see the most related products and industries (and with higher development probability) related to those already present in Atacama.
About the RCA index
Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) measures specialization level for a location in an industry or product. In case a locality has RCA greater than one at an economic activity, the referred activity has greater presence on that location with respect to an average location.
Employment
In 2016, the workforce in Atacama was composed by 200.14 K people, of which 95.44 K were men and 95.44 K were women.
In 2016, the number of people working in Atacama was 120.41 K employees, while the number of unemployed people was 10.51 K, and the number of non-active people was 69.22 K.
Most of the occupied people of Atacama has an educational level (according to their last completed grade) Upper secondary education, followed by Bachelor’s or equivalent level.
10.5 KUnemployed people
2016 in Atacama
5.3 KEmployed Women with Technical Education
2016 in Atacama
4.4 KEmployed Men with Technical Education
2016 in Atacama
R&D spending
In 2013, the economic sectors of Atacama that spent more on R&D were Manufacturing, and Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. In 2014, the companies of Atacama that led the execution of R&D spending were Private Domestic, Private Foreign and State-owned.
US $ 578.56 R&D spending
Executed by companies in 2014
Education
Performance
In 2016, PSU average* in Atacama de escuelas Municipal fue 441 puntos, de escuelas Subsidised fue 518 puntos y de escuelas Private fue 623 puntos.
The comunas of Atacama with best PSU performance are Copiapó (498.2 points), Diego De Almagro (488.2 points), and Vallenar (475.0 points).
4,152Students that took the PSU
In 2016
5.57Average NEM
In 2016
484.48Average PSU
In 2016
About the PSU average
The PSU average is the arithmetic mean between the score obtained in the Spanish Language test and the Mathematics test.
Performance Evaluation
In 2018, the number of students considered as Higher Priority by JUNAEB's School Vulnerability Index for Atacama was 0, which equals to 0.0% of the total of students who can apply for JUNAEB support.
Sobre el Índice de Vulnerabilidad Escolar
The National System of Equitable Allocation (SINAE in Spanish) is a set of criteria that allows identifying different groups within the population of primary and high school education students of municipal or subsidized private establishments in Chile, according to the level of vulnerability that they present. Thus, the population identified as vulnerable is classified in 3 priorities.
Enrollment
In 2015 there were 64,144 enrolled students in Atacama schools. From these, 40,810 were enrolled in municipal managed schools, 20,901 in subsidised schools, 2,433 in private schools, and 0 in delegated administration schools.
64,144Total Students
1.8% of Chile
2,822Students in Special Education
4.4% of Atacama
1,583Students in Rural Education
2.5% of Atacama
Performance Evaluation
In 2016, the average score awarded by SNED for Atacama schools was 68.07 over 100. National average score of SNED was 67.48 over 100.
68.07Average SNED Score
In 2016
39Rural Schools
23.64% of Atacama
26Special Education Schools
15.76% of Atacama
About the SNED measurement system
National System of Performance Evaluation (SNED) is a performance index of schools based on the measurement of 6 factors: effectiveness, improvement, initiative, improvement of working conditions, equal opportunities and teacher integration. * Effectiveness and Overcoming come from standarized test SIMCE.
Performance Evaluation
In 2016, the average score awarded by SNED for Atacama schools was 68.07 over 100. National average score of SNED was 67.48 over 100.
68.07Average SNED Score
In 2016
39Rural Schools
23.64% of Atacama
26Special Education Schools
15.76% of Atacama
About the SNED measurement system
National System of Performance Evaluation (SNED) is a performance index of schools based on the measurement of 6 factors: effectiveness, improvement, initiative, improvement of working conditions, equal opportunities and teacher integration. * Effectiveness and Overcoming come from standarized test SIMCE.
Score
In 2016, 6,962 PSU Exams were taken in Atacama. The PSU average score in Atacama was 482 points in 2016.
6,962Students that took the PSU
In 2016 in Atacama
482Average PSU
In 2016 in Atacama
About the PSU average
The PSU average is the arithmetic mean between the score obtained in the Spanish Language test and the Mathematics test.
Score
In 2016, 6,962 PSU Exams were taken in Atacama. The PSU average score in Atacama was 482 points in 2016.
6,962Students that took the PSU
In 2016 in Atacama
482Average PSU
In 2016 in Atacama
About the PSU average
The PSU average is the arithmetic mean between the score obtained in the Spanish Language test and the Mathematics test.
Performance
In 2016, PSU average* in Atacama de escuelas Municipal fue 441 puntos, de escuelas Subsidised fue 518 puntos y de escuelas Private fue 623 puntos.
The comunas of Atacama with best PSU performance are Copiapó (498.2 points), Diego De Almagro (488.2 points), and Vallenar (475.0 points).
4,152Students that took the PSU
In 2016
5.57Average NEM
In 2016
484.48Average PSU
In 2016
About the PSU average
The PSU average is the arithmetic mean between the score obtained in the Spanish Language test and the Mathematics test.
Performance Evaluation
In 2018, the number of students considered as Higher Priority by JUNAEB's School Vulnerability Index for Atacama was 0, which equals to 0.0% of the total of students who can apply for JUNAEB support.
Sobre el Índice de Vulnerabilidad Escolar
The National System of Equitable Allocation (SINAE in Spanish) is a set of criteria that allows identifying different groups within the population of primary and high school education students of municipal or subsidized private establishments in Chile, according to the level of vulnerability that they present. Thus, the population identified as vulnerable is classified in 3 priorities.
Enrollment
In 2015 there were 64,144 enrolled students in Atacama schools. From these, 40,810 were enrolled in municipal managed schools, 20,901 in subsidised schools, 2,433 in private schools, and 0 in delegated administration schools.
64,144Total Students
1.8% of Chile
2,822Students in Special Education
4.4% of Atacama
1,583Students in Rural Education
2.5% of Atacama
Performance Evaluation
In 2016, the average score awarded by SNED for Atacama schools was 68.07 over 100. National average score of SNED was 67.48 over 100.
68.07Average SNED Score
In 2016
39Rural Schools
23.64% of Atacama
26Special Education Schools
15.76% of Atacama
About the SNED measurement system
National System of Performance Evaluation (SNED) is a performance index of schools based on the measurement of 6 factors: effectiveness, improvement, initiative, improvement of working conditions, equal opportunities and teacher integration. * Effectiveness and Overcoming come from standarized test SIMCE.
Performance Evaluation
In 2016, the average score awarded by SNED for Atacama schools was 68.07 over 100. National average score of SNED was 67.48 over 100.
68.07Average SNED Score
In 2016
39Rural Schools
23.64% of Atacama
26Special Education Schools
15.76% of Atacama
About the SNED measurement system
National System of Performance Evaluation (SNED) is a performance index of schools based on the measurement of 6 factors: effectiveness, improvement, initiative, improvement of working conditions, equal opportunities and teacher integration. * Effectiveness and Overcoming come from standarized test SIMCE.
Score
In 2016, 6,962 PSU Exams were taken in Atacama. The PSU average score in Atacama was 482 points in 2016.
6,962Students that took the PSU
In 2016 in Atacama
482Average PSU
In 2016 in Atacama
About the PSU average
The PSU average is the arithmetic mean between the score obtained in the Spanish Language test and the Mathematics test.
Score
In 2016, 6,962 PSU Exams were taken in Atacama. The PSU average score in Atacama was 482 points in 2016.
6,962Students that took the PSU
In 2016 in Atacama
482Average PSU
In 2016 in Atacama
About the PSU average
The PSU average is the arithmetic mean between the score obtained in the Spanish Language test and the Mathematics test.
Performance
In 2016, PSU average* in Atacama de escuelas Municipal fue 441 puntos, de escuelas Subsidised fue 518 puntos y de escuelas Private fue 623 puntos.
The comunas of Atacama with best PSU performance are Copiapó (498.2 points), Diego De Almagro (488.2 points), and Vallenar (475.0 points).
4,152Students that took the PSU
In 2016
5.57Average NEM
In 2016
484.48Average PSU
In 2016
About the PSU average
The PSU average is the arithmetic mean between the score obtained in the Spanish Language test and the Mathematics test.
Housing & Environment
Devices
In Atacama, by 2016, 80,698 people have internet access.
From these, 47,450 accessed the internet through a mobile phone, 26,495 using a laptop, and 11,567 through a desktop computer.
81KInternet Access
in Atacama - 2016
47KUse small screens
to access the internet
855Use unconventional internet browser
on Smart TV or Gaming Console
Crimes
The crimes of greatest social connotation with the highest number of reports in Atacama during 2016 were Theft with force, Larcenies and Injuries.
0.8%Number of theft complaints growth
2015-2016
2,953Number of larceny complaints
In 2016
59.4%Theft complaints share
In 2016
Services Access
The CASEN survey gathers information on access to services and equipment for the inhabitants of the different localities of the country.
99.0%Connected to electricity network
211.7K in Atacama
24.5%Use fire-based heating
52.4K in Atacama
99.1%Connected to public tap water system
211.9K in Atacama
Main services in Atacama

Less Than 8 Blocks from Public Transport : 98.1%
98.1%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Educational Center : 96.5%
96.5%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Health Center : 84.2%
84.2%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Market : 97.3%
97.3%
Less Than 20 Blocks from ATM : 88.2%
88.2%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Sport Center : 91.6%
91.6%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Green Areas : 91.3%
91.3%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Community Equipment : 92.2%
92.2%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Pharmacy : 52.5%
52.5%Quality
In Atacama there are 10316 rural households (4.8% of the households total).
Most households in Atacama are Semi detached. The most common construction material in Atacama is Masonry (cement block, stone or brick).
10.3KRural households
4.8% of Atacama
10.4KLess than 30 square meter households
4.8% of Atacama
18.8KHouseholds with credit in state bank
8.8% of Atacama
Devices
In Atacama, by 2016, 80,698 people have internet access.
From these, 47,450 accessed the internet through a mobile phone, 26,495 using a laptop, and 11,567 through a desktop computer.
81KInternet Access
in Atacama - 2016
47KUse small screens
to access the internet
855Use unconventional internet browser
on Smart TV or Gaming Console
Crimes
The crimes of greatest social connotation with the highest number of reports in Atacama during 2016 were Theft with force, Larcenies and Injuries.
0.8%Number of theft complaints growth
2015-2016
2,953Number of larceny complaints
In 2016
59.4%Theft complaints share
In 2016
Services Access
The CASEN survey gathers information on access to services and equipment for the inhabitants of the different localities of the country.
99.0%Connected to electricity network
211.7K in Atacama
24.5%Use fire-based heating
52.4K in Atacama
99.1%Connected to public tap water system
211.9K in Atacama
Main services in Atacama

Less Than 8 Blocks from Public Transport : 98.1%
98.1%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Educational Center : 96.5%
96.5%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Health Center : 84.2%
84.2%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Market : 97.3%
97.3%
Less Than 20 Blocks from ATM : 88.2%
88.2%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Sport Center : 91.6%
91.6%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Green Areas : 91.3%
91.3%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Community Equipment : 92.2%
92.2%
Less Than 20 Blocks from Pharmacy : 52.5%
52.5%Quality
In Atacama there are 10316 rural households (4.8% of the households total).
Most households in Atacama are Semi detached. The most common construction material in Atacama is Masonry (cement block, stone or brick).
10.3KRural households
4.8% of Atacama
10.4KLess than 30 square meter households
4.8% of Atacama
18.8KHouseholds with credit in state bank
8.8% of Atacama
Devices
In Atacama, by 2016, 80,698 people have internet access.
From these, 47,450 accessed the internet through a mobile phone, 26,495 using a laptop, and 11,567 through a desktop computer.
81KInternet Access
in Atacama - 2016
47KUse small screens
to access the internet
855Use unconventional internet browser
on Smart TV or Gaming Console
Demographics
Migration
During 2016, 3,912 visas were granted to immigrants that declare residence in Atacama. The main origin countries are: Bolivia and Colombia. Most of them has High School as an education level.
3,912Immigrant visas
granted in 2016
47.4%Female percent of visas
granted in 2016
-26.5%Growth number of visas
In period 2015-2016
Migration
The average age, according to the visas granted on 2016 to immigrants living in Atacama is 29.3 years old.
In Atacama, visas granted are split in 47.4% of women, and 52.6% of men.
29.5Female Average Age
in 2016
29.2Male Average Age
in 2016
Migration
In 2016, 68.6% of the 3,912 visas granted in Atacama correlate to the most common activity between immigrants: Employee.
Likewise, the most common visa type in Atacama is Definitive Permanence By Grace, with a 72.3%.
EmployeeMost Common Visa Activity
2,684 visas in 2016
Definitive Permanence By GraceMost Common Visa Type
2,829 visas in 2016
Migration
During 2016, 3,912 visas were granted to immigrants that declare residence in Atacama. The main origin countries are: Bolivia and Colombia. Most of them has High School as an education level.
3,912Immigrant visas
granted in 2016
47.4%Female percent of visas
granted in 2016
-26.5%Growth number of visas
In period 2015-2016
Migration
The average age, according to the visas granted on 2016 to immigrants living in Atacama is 29.3 years old.
In Atacama, visas granted are split in 47.4% of women, and 52.6% of men.
29.5Female Average Age
in 2016
29.2Male Average Age
in 2016
Migration
In 2016, 68.6% of the 3,912 visas granted in Atacama correlate to the most common activity between immigrants: Employee.
Likewise, the most common visa type in Atacama is Definitive Permanence By Grace, with a 72.3%.
EmployeeMost Common Visa Activity
2,684 visas in 2016
Definitive Permanence By GraceMost Common Visa Type
2,829 visas in 2016
Health
Death Causes
In the period 2010 - 2014, death cause with the highest annual growth rate in Atacama were Transport accidents with a 12.9 %, followed by Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease with a 6.5 %.
12.9 %Yearly growth in deaths by Transport accidents
2010-2014
1.2Tumors (Neoplasms) deaths
Per 100 inhabitants in 2014
Infant & Childhood Mortality
In 2014, the number of deaths of children under 1 year in Atacama was 117.
3Childhood Mortality Rate Female
1 to 4 Years in 2014
1Childhood Mortality Rate Male
1 to 4 Years in 2014
About the Infant Mortality Rate
About the Childhood Mortality Rate
Access to Health Insurance
En 2015, 213,723 people were affiliated to a health insurance system, representing 73.5% of the population in Atacama.
On the other hand, affiliations to a health insurance company had decreased at a rate of -4.1% in the period 2000-2015
169,421Affiliates in FONASA
79.3% of total
73.5%Population with Health Insurance
In 2015
-4.1%Growth affiliates in ISAPRES
In period 2000-2015
About the FONASA groups
Healthcare by Type
In 2014, there were reports for 276,841 emergency medical treatments in Atacama.
Also, 40.1% of these medical treatments were for specialized care, reporting an annual growth of 2.1% in the period 2010-2014
9Dental Discharges
Per 100 inhabitants in Atacama
40.1%Specialized Healthcares
During 2014
276,841Urgency Healthcare
in Atacama
Death Causes
In the period 2010 - 2014, death cause with the highest annual growth rate in Atacama were Transport accidents with a 12.9 %, followed by Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease with a 6.5 %.
12.9 %Yearly growth in deaths by Transport accidents
2010-2014
1.2Tumors (Neoplasms) deaths
Per 100 inhabitants in 2014
Infant & Childhood Mortality
In 2014, the number of deaths of children under 1 year in Atacama was 117.
3Childhood Mortality Rate Female
1 to 4 Years in 2014
1Childhood Mortality Rate Male
1 to 4 Years in 2014
About the Infant Mortality Rate
About the Childhood Mortality Rate
Access to Health Insurance
En 2015, 213,723 people were affiliated to a health insurance system, representing 73.5% of the population in Atacama.
On the other hand, affiliations to a health insurance company had decreased at a rate of -4.1% in the period 2000-2015
169,421Affiliates in FONASA
79.3% of total
73.5%Population with Health Insurance
In 2015
-4.1%Growth affiliates in ISAPRES
In period 2000-2015
About the FONASA groups
Healthcare by Type
In 2014, there were reports for 276,841 emergency medical treatments in Atacama.
Also, 40.1% of these medical treatments were for specialized care, reporting an annual growth of 2.1% in the period 2010-2014
9Dental Discharges
Per 100 inhabitants in Atacama
40.1%Specialized Healthcares
During 2014
276,841Urgency Healthcare
in Atacama
Death Causes
In the period 2010 - 2014, death cause with the highest annual growth rate in Atacama were Transport accidents with a 12.9 %, followed by Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease with a 6.5 %.
12.9 %Yearly growth in deaths by Transport accidents
2010-2014
1.2Tumors (Neoplasms) deaths
Per 100 inhabitants in 2014
Civics
Election
The highest participation in an election in Atacama was in 2017, to elect Presidente - 2nd round, with a 44.01% of voter participation.
1.9%Change in participation
Presidential 1st - 2nd round 2017
44.01%Participation
Presidente - 2nd round - 2017
Legislative Elections
The Senators who represent Atacama for the 2018-2022 term are YASNA PROVOSTE CAMPILLAY, and RAFAEL PROHENS ESPINOSA.
On the other hand, the Congresspersons representing Atacama for the 2018-2022 term are DANIELLA CICARDINI MILLA, SOFIA CID VERSALOVIC, JAIME MULET MARTINEZ, JUAN RUBEN SANTANA CASTILLO, and NICOLAS NOMAN GARRIDO.
50,157Total amount of votes
Senator Elections - 2017
51,438Total amount of votes
Congressperson Elections - 2017
Names marked with a * represent elected officials in said election.
Mayor Elections
The political parties that achieved the most mayor positions in Atacama for the 2016 election were Independientes (IND), with 4 representatives. Follows Partido por la Democracia (PPD), with 2 representatives, and Partido Comunista de Chile (PCCh), with 1 representatives.
91,106Total amount of votes
Mayor Elections - 2016
97.9 %Percentage of valid votes
Mayor Elections - 2016
Election
The highest participation in an election in Atacama was in 2017, to elect Presidente - 2nd round, with a 44.01% of voter participation.
1.9%Change in participation
Presidential 1st - 2nd round 2017
44.01%Participation
Presidente - 2nd round - 2017
Legislative Elections
The Senators who represent Atacama for the 2018-2022 term are YASNA PROVOSTE CAMPILLAY, and RAFAEL PROHENS ESPINOSA.
On the other hand, the Congresspersons representing Atacama for the 2018-2022 term are DANIELLA CICARDINI MILLA, SOFIA CID VERSALOVIC, JAIME MULET MARTINEZ, JUAN RUBEN SANTANA CASTILLO, and NICOLAS NOMAN GARRIDO.
50,157Total amount of votes
Senator Elections - 2017
51,438Total amount of votes
Congressperson Elections - 2017
Names marked with a * represent elected officials in said election.
Mayor Elections
The political parties that achieved the most mayor positions in Atacama for the 2016 election were Independientes (IND), with 4 representatives. Follows Partido por la Democracia (PPD), with 2 representatives, and Partido Comunista de Chile (PCCh), with 1 representatives.
91,106Total amount of votes
Mayor Elections - 2016
97.9 %Percentage of valid votes
Mayor Elections - 2016
Election
The highest participation in an election in Atacama was in 2017, to elect Presidente - 2nd round, with a 44.01% of voter participation.
1.9%Change in participation
Presidential 1st - 2nd round 2017
44.01%Participation
Presidente - 2nd round - 2017