In 2020, Chile had a mental health workforce of approximately 20 professionals per 100,000 population. Psychiatrists ranked first that year, with around 8.52 mental health professionals per 100,000 inhabitants. Psychologists followed, with a workforce density of about 5.39 mental health professionals per 100,000 people. According to a study conducted in 2022, approximately 21 percent of Chilean adults had signs of a mental health condition.
Number of mental health professionals in Chile in 2020, by category
(per 100,000 population)
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