Population
Argentina is higher
Argentina records 45,696,159, about 2.31× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Argentina is higher
Argentina records 2,780,400 km², about 3.67× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Argentina is higher
Argentina records $638.37 billion, about 1.93× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇦🇷 Argentina45,696,159
🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
Argentina’s population is 131% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 25,931,388.
Surface area
🇦🇷 Argentina2,780,400 km²
🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
Argentina’s surface area is 267% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 2,023,155 km².
Population density
🇦🇷 Argentina16.4 /km²
🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
Chile’s population density is 59% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of 9.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇦🇷 Argentina$638.37 billion · 2024
🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
Argentina’s nominal GDP is 93% larger than that of Chile, a difference of $308.10 billion.
GDP per capita
🇦🇷 Argentina$13,970 · 2024
🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
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.
Full side-by-side comparison
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
| 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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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Argentina
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 →About Chile
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 →Argentina & Chile: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
What is the population of Argentina?
Argentina has a recorded population of approximately 45,696,159 people.
How big is Argentina?
Argentina covers an area of about 2,780,400 km².
What is the population density of Argentina?
Argentina has a population density of roughly 16.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Argentina?
Argentina has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $638.37 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Argentina?
Argentina has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,970.
What currency is used in Argentina?
Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS), with the symbol $.
Where is Argentina located?
Argentina is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Argentina called?
People from Argentina are referred to as Argentine.
What is the phone calling code for Argentina?
The international dialing code for Argentina is +54.
What is the internet domain for Argentina?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Argentina is .ar.
What time zone is Argentina in?
Argentina spans 12 time zones including America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca, America/Argentina/Cordoba and 9 more.
What is Argentina known for?
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.
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
What is the population of Chile?
Chile has a recorded population of approximately 19,764,771 people.
How big is Chile?
Chile covers an area of about 757,245 km².
What is the population density of Chile?
Chile has a population density of roughly 26.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Chile?
Chile has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $330.27 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Chile?
Chile has a GDP per capita of approximately $16,710.
What currency is used in Chile?
Chile uses the Chilean peso (CLP), with the symbol $.
Where is Chile located?
Chile is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Chile called?
People from Chile are referred to as Chilean.
What is the phone calling code for Chile?
The international dialing code for Chile is +56.
What is the internet domain for Chile?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Chile is .cl.
What time zone is Chile in?
Chile spans 3 time zones including America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago, Pacific/Easter.
What is Chile known for?
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.