Chile

Country in Americas

In brief

Population: 19.9M (2025). World rank 65 of 216; in Americas, 9 of 46. Area: 756,102 km². World rank 39 of 249; in Americas, 11 of 56. Life expectancy: 81.4 years (2024). World rank 43 of 216 (1 = best); in Americas, 4 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: population 18M → 19.9M, GDP $242.5B → $357.4B, and GDP per person $13,434 → $17,995. Better than all its neighbours (Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru): life expectancy and GDP per person.

State

Official name: Republic of Chile
Local name: Chile
Capital: Santiago
Region: Americas
Form of government: Presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 19,859,921 2025
Area: 756,102 km²
GDP: $357.4B 2025
GDP per person: $17,995 2025
Life expectancy: 81.4 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Spanish
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Time zones: UTC−5, UTC−3
Calling code: +56
Emergency numbers: 130, 131, 132, 133, 134
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, L
Mains voltage: 220 V