Population
Chile is higher
Chile records 19,764,771, about 1.59× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Bolivia is higher
Bolivia records 1,098,580 km², about 1.45× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Chile is higher
Chile records $330.27 billion, about 6.02× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇴 Bolivia12,413,315
🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
Chile’s population is 59% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 7,351,456.
Surface area
🇧🇴 Bolivia1,098,580 km²
🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
Bolivia’s surface area is 45% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 341,335 km².
Population density
🇧🇴 Bolivia11.3 /km²
🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
Chile’s population density is 131% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of 14.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇴 Bolivia$54.88 billion · 2024
🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
Chile’s nominal GDP is 502% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of $275.39 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇴 Bolivia$4,421 · 2024
🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
Chile’s GDP per capita is 278% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of $12,289.
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
Sucre
Santiago
Population
12,413,315
19,764,771
Surface area
1,098,580 km²
757,245 km²
Population density
11.3 /km²
26.1 /km²
Nominal GDP
$54.88 billion · 2024
$330.27 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,421 · 2024
$16,710 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs.
Chilean peso · CLP · $
Nationality
Bolivian
Chilean
Phone code
+591
+56
Internet domain
.bo
.cl
ISO codes
BO / BOL
CL / CHL
Time zone
America/La_Paz
America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more)
Native name
Bolivia
Chile
| Measure | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sucre | Santiago |
| Population | 12,413,315 | 19,764,771 |
| Surface area | 1,098,580 km² | 757,245 km² |
| Population density | 11.3 /km² | 26.1 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $54.88 billion · 2024 | $330.27 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,421 · 2024 | $16,710 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs. | Chilean peso · CLP · $ |
| Nationality | Bolivian | Chilean |
| Phone code | +591 | +56 |
| Internet domain | .bo | .cl |
| ISO codes | BO / BOL | CL / CHL |
| Time zone | America/La_Paz | America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more) |
| Native name | Bolivia | Chile |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Bolivia
Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.
Full Bolivia 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 →Bolivia & Chile: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
What is the population of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a recorded population of approximately 12,413,315 people.
How big is Bolivia?
Bolivia covers an area of about 1,098,580 km².
What is the population density of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a population density of roughly 11.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $54.88 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,421.
What currency is used in Bolivia?
Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), with the symbol Bs..
Where is Bolivia located?
Bolivia is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Bolivia called?
People from Bolivia are referred to as Bolivian.
What is the phone calling code for Bolivia?
The international dialing code for Bolivia is +591.
What is the internet domain for Bolivia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bolivia is .bo.
What time zone is Bolivia in?
Bolivia uses the America/La_Paz time zone.
What is Bolivia known for?
Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.
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.