Population
Peru is higher
Peru records 34,217,848, about 1.73× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Peru is higher
Peru records 1,285,216 km², about 1.70× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Chile is higher
Chile records $330.27 billion, about 1.14× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
🇵🇪 Peru34,217,848
Peru’s population is 73% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 14,453,077.
Surface area
🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
🇵🇪 Peru1,285,216 km²
Peru’s surface area is 70% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 527,971 km².
Population density
🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
🇵🇪 Peru26.6 /km²
Peru’s population density is 2.0% higher than that of Chile, a difference of 0.5 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
🇵🇪 Peru$289.22 billion · 2024
Chile’s nominal GDP is 14% larger than that of Peru, a difference of $41.05 billion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
🇵🇪 Peru$8,452 · 2024
Chile’s GDP per capita is 98% higher than that of Peru, a difference of $8,258.
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
Lima
Population
19,764,771
34,217,848
Surface area
757,245 km²
1,285,216 km²
Population density
26.1 /km²
26.6 /km²
Nominal GDP
$330.27 billion · 2024
$289.22 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$16,710 · 2024
$8,452 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Chilean peso · CLP · $
Peruvian sol · PEN · S/.
Nationality
Chilean
Peruvian
Phone code
+56
+51
Internet domain
.cl
.pe
ISO codes
CL / CHL
PE / PER
Time zone
America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more)
America/Lima
Native name
Chile
Perú
| Measure | Chile | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Santiago | Lima |
| Population | 19,764,771 | 34,217,848 |
| Surface area | 757,245 km² | 1,285,216 km² |
| Population density | 26.1 /km² | 26.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $330.27 billion · 2024 | $289.22 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $16,710 · 2024 | $8,452 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Chilean peso · CLP · $ | Peruvian sol · PEN · S/. |
| Nationality | Chilean | Peruvian |
| Phone code | +56 | +51 |
| Internet domain | .cl | .pe |
| ISO codes | CL / CHL | PE / PER |
| Time zone | America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more) | America/Lima |
| Native name | Chile | Perú |
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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 Peru
Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in South America. It is bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil, to the southeast by Bolivia, to the south by Chile, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a richly diverse country, with a population of over 33 million people and a wide range of landscapes, from the coastal plains to the high Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest.
Full Peru profile →Chile & Peru: 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 Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
What is the population of Peru?
Peru has a recorded population of approximately 34,217,848 people.
How big is Peru?
Peru covers an area of about 1,285,216 km².
What is the population density of Peru?
Peru has a population density of roughly 26.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Peru?
Peru has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $289.22 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Peru?
Peru has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,452.
What currency is used in Peru?
Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN), with the symbol S/..
Where is Peru located?
Peru is located in South America, Americas.
What is the native name of Peru?
The native name of Peru is Perú.
What are people from Peru called?
People from Peru are referred to as Peruvian.
What is the phone calling code for Peru?
The international dialing code for Peru is +51.
What is the internet domain for Peru?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Peru is .pe.
What time zone is Peru in?
Peru uses the America/Lima time zone.
What is Peru known for?
Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in South America. It is bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil, to the southeast by Bolivia, to the south by Chile, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a richly diverse country, with a population of over 33 million people and a wide range of landscapes, from the coastal plains to the high Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest.