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ChilevsGuyana

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

Chile is higher

Chile records 19,764,771, about 23.8× the other value.

Surface area

Chile is higher

Chile records 757,245 km², about 3.52× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Chile is higher

Chile records $330.27 billion, about 13.4× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
🇬🇾 Guyana831,087

Chile’s population is about 23.8× that of Guyana, a difference of 18,933,684.

Surface area

🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
🇬🇾 Guyana214,970 km²

Chile’s surface area is 252% larger than that of Guyana, a difference of 542,275 km².

Population density

🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
🇬🇾 Guyana3.9 /km²

Chile’s population density is 575% higher than that of Guyana, a difference of 22.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
🇬🇾 Guyana$24.66 billion · 2024

Chile’s nominal GDP is about 13.4× that of Guyana, a difference of $305.60 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
🇬🇾 Guyana$29,675 · 2024

Guyana’s GDP per capita is 78% higher than that of Chile, a difference of $12,965.

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

Georgetown

Population

19,764,771

831,087

Surface area

757,245 km²

214,970 km²

Population density

26.1 /km²

3.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$330.27 billion · 2024

$24.66 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$16,710 · 2024

$29,675 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Chilean peso · CLP · $

Guyanese dollar · GYD · $

Nationality

Chilean

Guyanese

Phone code

+56

+592

Internet domain

.cl

.gy

ISO codes

CL / CHL

GY / GUY

Time zone

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

America/Guyana

Native name

Chile

Guyana

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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 Guyana

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.

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Chile & Guyana: 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 Guyana?

The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.

What is the population of Guyana?

Guyana has a recorded population of approximately 831,087 people.

How big is Guyana?

Guyana covers an area of about 214,970 km².

What is the population density of Guyana?

Guyana has a population density of roughly 3.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guyana?

Guyana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.66 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Guyana?

Guyana has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,675.

What currency is used in Guyana?

Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD), with the symbol $.

Where is Guyana located?

Guyana is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Guyana called?

People from Guyana are referred to as Guyanese.

What is the phone calling code for Guyana?

The international dialing code for Guyana is +592.

What is the internet domain for Guyana?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guyana is .gy.

What time zone is Guyana in?

Guyana uses the America/Guyana time zone.

What is Guyana known for?

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.