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ChilevsParaguay

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 2.85× the other value.

Surface area

Chile is higher

Chile records 757,245 km², about 1.86× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Chile is higher

Chile records $330.27 billion, about 7.43× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
🇵🇾 Paraguay6,929,153

Chile’s population is 185% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of 12,835,618.

Surface area

🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
🇵🇾 Paraguay406,752 km²

Chile’s surface area is 86% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of 350,493 km².

Population density

🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
🇵🇾 Paraguay17 /km²

Chile’s population density is 53% higher than that of Paraguay, a difference of 9.1 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
🇵🇾 Paraguay$44.46 billion · 2024

Chile’s nominal GDP is 643% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of $285.81 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
🇵🇾 Paraguay$6,416 · 2024

Chile’s GDP per capita is 160% higher than that of Paraguay, a difference of $10,294.

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

Asuncion

Population

19,764,771

6,929,153

Surface area

757,245 km²

406,752 km²

Population density

26.1 /km²

17 /km²

Nominal GDP

$330.27 billion · 2024

$44.46 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$16,710 · 2024

$6,416 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Chilean peso · CLP · $

Paraguayan guarani · PYG · ₲

Nationality

Chilean

Paraguayan

Phone code

+56

+595

Internet domain

.cl

.py

ISO codes

CL / CHL

PY / PRY

Time zone

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

America/Asuncion

Native name

Chile

Paraguay

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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 Paraguay

Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. Known for its diverse geography and rich cultural heritage, Paraguay has a unique place in the continent's history.

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Chile & Paraguay: 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 Paraguay?

The capital of Paraguay is Asuncion.

What is the population of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a recorded population of approximately 6,929,153 people.

How big is Paraguay?

Paraguay covers an area of about 406,752 km².

What is the population density of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a population density of roughly 17 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $44.46 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,416.

What currency is used in Paraguay?

Paraguay uses the Paraguayan guarani (PYG), with the symbol ₲.

Where is Paraguay located?

Paraguay is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Paraguay called?

People from Paraguay are referred to as Paraguayan.

What is the phone calling code for Paraguay?

The international dialing code for Paraguay is +595.

What is the internet domain for Paraguay?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Paraguay is .py.

What time zone is Paraguay in?

Paraguay uses the America/Asuncion time zone.

What is Paraguay known for?

Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. Known for its diverse geography and rich cultural heritage, Paraguay has a unique place in the continent's history.