Chile

Republic of Chile

"A long, narrow country stretching along South America's Pacific coast, with diverse climates and geography."

South America
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Constitutional Multiparty Democracy

Capital City

Santiago

-33.44°, -70.65°

Official Languages

Spanish

Population

19.66M

Total Area

756.1K km²

Population Density

26 people per km²

Currency

Chilean peso

$

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#64
19,658,835

Population+0.5%

2023
#36
81.17

Life Expectancy

2023
#46
88.0%

Urban Population

2023
#184
1.17

Fertility Rate

2023
#28
94.5%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#46
$335.53B

GDP+0.2%

2023
#59
$17.07K

GDP per Capita

2023
#117
4.3%

Inflation

2024
#137
9.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#139
43

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Chile

What is the capital of Chile?

Chile's capital city is Santiago.

What is the population of Chile?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Chile is approximately 19.66M people. This makes it the 64th most populous country out of 193 states.

How large is Chile?

Chile spans a total area of approximately 756,102 square kilometers (291,932.49 square miles).

Which continent is Chile in?

Chile is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.

What is the GDP of Chile?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Chile is approximately $335.53B USD. This ranks Chile as the 46th largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.