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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Argentina’s population is 131% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 25,931,388.
Argentina’s surface area is 267% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 2,023,155 km².
Chile’s population density is 59% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of 9.7 /km².
Argentina’s nominal GDP is 93% larger than that of Chile, a difference of $308.10 billion.
Chile’s GDP per capita is 20% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of $2,740.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Buenos Aires
Santiago
45,696,159
19,764,771
2,780,400 km²
757,245 km²
16.4 /km²
26.1 /km²
$638.37 billion · 2024
$330.27 billion · 2024
$13,970 · 2024
$16,710 · 2024
Americas
Americas
South America
South America
Argentine peso · ARS · $
Chilean peso · CLP · $
Argentine
Chilean
+54
+56
.ar
.cl
AR / ARG
CL / CHL
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more)
America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more)
Argentina
Chile
| Measure | Argentina | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Buenos Aires | Santiago |
| Population | 45,696,159 | 19,764,771 |
| Surface area | 2,780,400 km² | 757,245 km² |
| Population density | 16.4 /km² | 26.1 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $638.37 billion · 2024 | $330.27 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $13,970 · 2024 | $16,710 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Argentine peso · ARS · $ | Chilean peso · CLP · $ |
| Nationality | Argentine | Chilean |
| Phone code | +54 | +56 |
| Internet domain | .ar | .cl |
| ISO codes | AR / ARG | CL / CHL |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more) | America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more) |
| Native name | Argentina | Chile |
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Argentina, the eighth‑largest nation on Earth, spans from tropical forests in the north to the icy winds of Patagonia in the south, weaving a rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and passions that draw visitors from around the globe.
Full Argentina profile →Stretching like a thin ribbon along South America's western edge, Chile captivates with its dramatic contrasts—from the arid Atacama Desert to the icy fjords of Patagonia—offering a vivid snapshot of the continent's natural and cultural richness.
Full Chile profile →The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
Argentina has a recorded population of approximately 45,696,159 people.
Argentina covers an area of about 2,780,400 km².
Argentina has a population density of roughly 16.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Argentina has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $638.37 billion as of 2024.
Argentina has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,970.
Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS), with the symbol $.
Argentina is located in South America, Americas.
People from Argentina are referred to as Argentine.
The international dialing code for Argentina is +54.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Argentina is .ar.
Argentina spans 12 time zones including America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca, America/Argentina/Cordoba and 9 more.
Argentina, the eighth‑largest nation on Earth, spans from tropical forests in the north to the icy winds of Patagonia in the south, weaving a rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and passions that draw visitors from around the globe.
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
Chile has a recorded population of approximately 19,764,771 people.
Chile covers an area of about 757,245 km².
Chile has a population density of roughly 26.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Chile has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $330.27 billion as of 2024.
Chile has a GDP per capita of approximately $16,710.
Chile uses the Chilean peso (CLP), with the symbol $.
Chile is located in South America, Americas.
People from Chile are referred to as Chilean.
The international dialing code for Chile is +56.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Chile is .cl.
Chile spans 3 time zones including America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago, Pacific/Easter.
Stretching like a thin ribbon along South America's western edge, Chile captivates with its dramatic contrasts—from the arid Atacama Desert to the icy fjords of Patagonia—offering a vivid snapshot of the continent's natural and cultural richness.