Population

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Surface area
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Nominal GDP
Colombia is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Colombia’s population is 168% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 33,121,592.
Surface area
Colombia’s surface area is 51% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 383,374 km².
Population density
Colombia’s population density is 78% higher than that of Chile, a difference of 20.3 /km².
Nominal GDP
Colombia’s nominal GDP is 27% larger than that of Chile, a difference of $88.55 billion.
GDP per capita
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
| Measure | Chile | Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| 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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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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 →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.