MELI Effect

MELIEffect

A regional story, told country by country

The MELI Effect moves across Latin America in different ways. Choose a country to see how it plays out in each market.

MERCADO LIBRE ECOSYSTEM IN CHILE

Millions of decisions thatmove an economy

US$698

million was contributed by the Mercado Libre ecosystem to Chile's economy in 2025, 0.25% of GDP

The Mercado Libre ecosystem is a real force in Chile's economy, made up of millions of people, suppliers, and SMBs operating within it.

An ecosystem where every part matters as much as the whole.

Every day, somewhere in Latin America, someone sells a product online for the first time, gets paid digitally, or applies for a loan to grow. These are small, almost invisible actions — but multiplied city after city, they become an economic force.

For every dollar of direct added value, another $1.20 is generated across the value chains it activates: the financial system, transportation and logistics, commerce, and professional services.

+260K

Almost 260,000 SMBs and entrepreneurs operate within the Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago ecosystem.

7200

Mercado Libre's stimulus led nearly 7,200 people to join more than 4,600 SMEs during the year.

+14K

More than 14,600 jobs sustained by the ecosystem.

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$1.20 in additional value generated for every dollar of direct added value.