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ChilevsColombia

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Colombia is higher

Colombia records 52,886,363, about 2.68× the other value.

Surface area

Colombia is higher

Colombia records 1,140,619 km², about 1.51× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Colombia is higher

Colombia records $418.82 billion, about 1.27× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
🇨🇴 Colombia52,886,363

Colombia’s population is 168% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 33,121,592.

Surface area

🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
🇨🇴 Colombia1,140,619 km²

Colombia’s surface area is 51% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 383,374 km².

Population density

🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
🇨🇴 Colombia46.4 /km²

Colombia’s population density is 78% higher than that of Chile, a difference of 20.3 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
🇨🇴 Colombia$418.82 billion · 2024

Colombia’s nominal GDP is 27% larger than that of Chile, a difference of $88.55 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
🇨🇴 Colombia$7,919 · 2024

Chile’s GDP per capita is 111% higher than that of Colombia, a difference of $8,791.

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

Santiago

Bogotá

Population

19,764,771

52,886,363

Surface area

757,245 km²

1,140,619 km²

Population density

26.1 /km²

46.4 /km²

Nominal GDP

$330.27 billion · 2024

$418.82 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$16,710 · 2024

$7,919 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Chilean peso · CLP · $

Colombian peso · COP · $

Nationality

Chilean

Colombian

Phone code

+56

+57

Internet domain

.cl

.co

ISO codes

CL / CHL

CO / COL

Time zone

America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more)

America/Bogota

Native name

Chile

Colombia

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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.

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About Colombia

Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.

Full Colombia profile →

Chile & Colombia: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Colombia?

The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.

What is the population of Colombia?

Colombia has a recorded population of approximately 52,886,363 people.

How big is Colombia?

Colombia covers an area of about 1,140,619 km².

What is the population density of Colombia?

Colombia has a population density of roughly 46.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Colombia?

Colombia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $418.82 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Colombia?

Colombia has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,919.

What currency is used in Colombia?

Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP), with the symbol $.

Where is Colombia located?

Colombia is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Colombia called?

People from Colombia are referred to as Colombian.

What is the phone calling code for Colombia?

The international dialing code for Colombia is +57.

What is the internet domain for Colombia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Colombia is .co.

What time zone is Colombia in?

Colombia uses the America/Bogota time zone.

What is Colombia known for?

Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.