Population: 19.5 million
Chile has a population of 19.5 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $335 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Chile is $335 billion ($17,000 per capita).
Capital: Santiago
The capital city of Chile is Santiago. Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP).
Languages: Spanish
Official/main languages: Spanish. Area: 756,102 km². Continent: South America.
Chile Overview
Chile (🇨🇱) is located in South America with a total area of 756,102 km². The country has a population of 19.5 million and its capital is Santiago.
Economy
- GDP: $335 billion
- GDP per capita: $17,000
- Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Key Facts
- Capital: Santiago
- Languages: Spanish
- Area: 756,102 km²
- Continent: South America
How to read this Chile profile
Use the population of 19.5 million together with the area of 756,102 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $335 billion and GDP per capita of $17,000 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Recent earthquakes in Chile
Live seismic activity from USGS and EMSC, last 7 days. Showing 10 most recent events.
Scope and freshness of the Chile profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Chile, its capital Santiago, and its place in South America. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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Chile data sources and update scope
This Chile profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chile?
The population of Chile is approximately 19.5 million.
What is the GDP of Chile?
The GDP of Chile is approximately $335 billion, which translates to $17,000 per capita.
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago.