Uno de cada cuatro estudiantes cursa estudios superiores. Currently, a profound reform to the educational system is underway, aimed at ensuring that the coming generations of Chileans are trained to meet the nation's development needs. In 1994, more resources were allocated to the Ministry of Education than to the Ministry of Defense. The practice of medicine in Chile is well developed. Modern equipment and top quality professionals are readily available.
Public spending seeks to ensure equal access to health care for all.
Housing Construction in recent years has been bustling. Financing for home ownership in Chile is a combination of individual savings, a contribution or subsidy from the government, and mortgages provided by the financial market. Government action focuses on improving the quality, efficacy and responsiveness of systems designed to facilitate access to home ownership while targeting the most needy. Emphasis is also placed on fostering the participation of the private sector in the financing and construction of homes for these groups. This procedure allows government funds to be channeled into new subsidies.