Population

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Surface area
Brazil is higher
Nominal GDP
Brazil is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Brazil’s population is 973% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 192,233,802.
Surface area
Brazil’s surface area is about 11.2× that of Chile, a difference of 7,753,175 km².
Population density
Chile’s population density is 4.8% higher than that of Brazil, a difference of 1.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
Brazil’s nominal GDP is 562% larger than that of Chile, a difference of $1.86 trillion.
GDP per capita
Chile’s GDP per capita is 62% higher than that of Brazil, a difference of $6,399.
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
Brasilia
Santiago
Population
211,998,573
19,764,771
Surface area
8,510,420 km²
757,245 km²
Population density
24.9 /km²
26.1 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.19 trillion · 2024
$330.27 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$10,311 · 2024
$16,710 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Brazilian real · BRL · R$
Chilean peso · CLP · $
Nationality
Brazilian
Chilean
Phone code
+55
+56
Internet domain
.br
.cl
ISO codes
BR / BRA
CL / CHL
Time zone
America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more)
America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more)
Native name
Brasil
Chile
| Measure | Brazil | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brasilia | Santiago |
| Population | 211,998,573 | 19,764,771 |
| Surface area | 8,510,420 km² | 757,245 km² |
| Population density | 24.9 /km² | 26.1 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.19 trillion · 2024 | $330.27 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $10,311 · 2024 | $16,710 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Brazilian real · BRL · R$ | Chilean peso · CLP · $ |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Chilean |
| Phone code | +55 | +56 |
| Internet domain | .br | .cl |
| ISO codes | BR / BRA | CL / CHL |
| Time zone | America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more) | America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more) |
| Native name | Brasil | Chile |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.
Full Brazil 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 →Brazil & Chile: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasilia.
What is the population of Brazil?
Brazil has a recorded population of approximately 211,998,573 people.
How big is Brazil?
Brazil covers an area of about 8,510,420 km².
What is the population density of Brazil?
Brazil has a population density of roughly 24.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Brazil?
Brazil has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.19 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Brazil?
Brazil has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,311.
What currency is used in Brazil?
Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL), with the symbol R$.
Where is Brazil located?
Brazil is located in South America, Americas.
What is the native name of Brazil?
The native name of Brazil is Brasil.
What are people from Brazil called?
People from Brazil are referred to as Brazilian.
What is the phone calling code for Brazil?
The international dialing code for Brazil is +55.
What is the internet domain for Brazil?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brazil is .br.
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil spans 16 time zones including America/Araguaina, America/Bahia, America/Belem and 13 more.
What is Brazil known for?
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.
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.