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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Chile’s population is 59% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 7,351,456.
Bolivia’s surface area is 45% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 341,335 km².
Chile’s population density is 131% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of 14.8 /km².
Chile’s nominal GDP is 502% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of $275.39 billion.
Chile’s GDP per capita is 278% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of $12,289.
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Sucre
Santiago
12,413,315
19,764,771
1,098,580 km²
757,245 km²
11.3 /km²
26.1 /km²
$54.88 billion · 2024
$330.27 billion · 2024
$4,421 · 2024
$16,710 · 2024
Americas
Americas
South America
South America
Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs.
Chilean peso · CLP · $
Bolivian
Chilean
+591
+56
.bo
.cl
BO / BOL
CL / CHL
America/La_Paz
America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more)
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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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 →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 Bolivia is Sucre.
Bolivia has a recorded population of approximately 12,413,315 people.
Bolivia covers an area of about 1,098,580 km².
Bolivia has a population density of roughly 11.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bolivia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $54.88 billion as of 2024.
Bolivia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,421.
Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), with the symbol Bs..
Bolivia is located in South America, Americas.
People from Bolivia are referred to as Bolivian.
The international dialing code for Bolivia is +591.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bolivia is .bo.
Bolivia uses the America/La_Paz time zone.
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.
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.