Population
Chile is higher
Chile records 19,764,771, about 1.09× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Chile is higher
Chile records 757,245 km², about 2.95× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Chile is higher
Chile records $330.27 billion, about 2.65× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
🇪🇨 Ecuador18,135,478
Chile’s population is 9.0% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 1,629,293.
Surface area
🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador256,370 km²
Chile’s surface area is 195% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 500,875 km².
Population density
🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador70.7 /km²
Ecuador’s population density is 171% higher than that of Chile, a difference of 44.6 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$124.68 billion · 2024
Chile’s nominal GDP is 165% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of $205.59 billion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$6,875 · 2024
Chile’s GDP per capita is 143% higher than that of Ecuador, a difference of $9,835.
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
Quito
Population
19,764,771
18,135,478
Surface area
757,245 km²
256,370 km²
Population density
26.1 /km²
70.7 /km²
Nominal GDP
$330.27 billion · 2024
$124.68 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$16,710 · 2024
$6,875 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Chilean peso · CLP · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Chilean
Ecuadorian
Phone code
+56
+593
Internet domain
.cl
.ec
ISO codes
CL / CHL
EC / ECU
Time zone
America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more)
America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos
Native name
Chile
Ecuador
| Measure | Chile | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Santiago | Quito |
| Population | 19,764,771 | 18,135,478 |
| Surface area | 757,245 km² | 256,370 km² |
| Population density | 26.1 /km² | 70.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $330.27 billion · 2024 | $124.68 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $16,710 · 2024 | $6,875 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Chilean peso · CLP · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Chilean | Ecuadorian |
| Phone code | +56 | +593 |
| Internet domain | .cl | .ec |
| ISO codes | CL / CHL | EC / ECU |
| Time zone | America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more) | America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos |
| Native name | Chile | Ecuador |
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Country overviews
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 Ecuador
Ecuador, perched on the equatorial line, is a vibrant tapestry of mountains, jungles, and islands that offers a remarkable blend of natural wonder and cultural richness.
Full Ecuador profile →Chile & Ecuador: 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 Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What is the population of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a recorded population of approximately 18,135,478 people.
How big is Ecuador?
Ecuador covers an area of about 256,370 km².
What is the population density of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a population density of roughly 70.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $124.68 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,875.
What currency is used in Ecuador?
Ecuador uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Where is Ecuador located?
Ecuador is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Ecuador called?
People from Ecuador are referred to as Ecuadorian.
What is the phone calling code for Ecuador?
The international dialing code for Ecuador is +593.
What is the internet domain for Ecuador?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ecuador is .ec.
What time zone is Ecuador in?
Ecuador spans 2 time zones including America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos.
What is Ecuador known for?
Ecuador, perched on the equatorial line, is a vibrant tapestry of mountains, jungles, and islands that offers a remarkable blend of natural wonder and cultural richness.