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Surface area
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Nominal GDP
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What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Chile’s population is 185% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of 12,835,618.
Surface area
Chile’s surface area is 86% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of 350,493 km².
Population density
Chile’s population density is 53% higher than that of Paraguay, a difference of 9.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
Chile’s nominal GDP is 643% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of $285.81 billion.
GDP per capita
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
| Measure | Chile | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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 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.
Full Paraguay profile →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.