Population
Chile is higher
Chile records 19,764,771, about 5.84× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Chile is higher
Chile records 757,245 km², about 4.30× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Chile is higher
Chile records $330.27 billion, about 4.08× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
🇺🇾 Uruguay3,386,588
Chile’s population is 484% larger than that of Uruguay, a difference of 16,378,183.
Surface area
🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
🇺🇾 Uruguay176,220 km²
Chile’s surface area is 330% larger than that of Uruguay, a difference of 581,025 km².
Population density
🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
🇺🇾 Uruguay19.2 /km²
Chile’s population density is 36% higher than that of Uruguay, a difference of 6.9 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
🇺🇾 Uruguay$80.96 billion · 2024
Chile’s nominal GDP is 308% larger than that of Uruguay, a difference of $249.31 billion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
🇺🇾 Uruguay$23,907 · 2024
Uruguay’s GDP per capita is 43% higher than that of Chile, a difference of $7,197.
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
Montevideo
Population
19,764,771
3,386,588
Surface area
757,245 km²
176,220 km²
Population density
26.1 /km²
19.2 /km²
Nominal GDP
$330.27 billion · 2024
$80.96 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$16,710 · 2024
$23,907 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Chilean peso · CLP · $
Uruguayan peso · UYU · $
Nationality
Chilean
Uruguayan
Phone code
+56
+598
Internet domain
.cl
.uy
ISO codes
CL / CHL
UY / URY
Time zone
America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more)
America/Montevideo
Native name
Chile
Uruguay
| Measure | Chile | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Santiago | Montevideo |
| Population | 19,764,771 | 3,386,588 |
| Surface area | 757,245 km² | 176,220 km² |
| Population density | 26.1 /km² | 19.2 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $330.27 billion · 2024 | $80.96 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $16,710 · 2024 | $23,907 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Chilean peso · CLP · $ | Uruguayan peso · UYU · $ |
| Nationality | Chilean | Uruguayan |
| Phone code | +56 | +598 |
| Internet domain | .cl | .uy |
| ISO codes | CL / CHL | UY / URY |
| Time zone | America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more) | America/Montevideo |
| Native name | Chile | Uruguay |
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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 Uruguay
Uruguay is a small, progressive nation on the southeastern coast of South America, wedged between Brazil and Argentina along the Atlantic. Known for its political stability, social liberalism and gentle rolling countryside, it enjoys one of the highest qualities of life in the region. Its capital, Montevideo, is a relaxed coastal city of faded grandeur and seaside promenades.
Full Uruguay profile →Chile & Uruguay: 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 Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
What is the population of Uruguay?
Uruguay has a recorded population of approximately 3,386,588 people.
How big is Uruguay?
Uruguay covers an area of about 176,220 km².
What is the population density of Uruguay?
Uruguay has a population density of roughly 19.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Uruguay?
Uruguay has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $80.96 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Uruguay?
Uruguay has a GDP per capita of approximately $23,907.
What currency is used in Uruguay?
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan peso (UYU), with the symbol $.
Where is Uruguay located?
Uruguay is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Uruguay called?
People from Uruguay are referred to as Uruguayan.
What is the phone calling code for Uruguay?
The international dialing code for Uruguay is +598.
What is the internet domain for Uruguay?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Uruguay is .uy.
What time zone is Uruguay in?
Uruguay uses the America/Montevideo time zone.
What is Uruguay known for?
Uruguay is a small, progressive nation on the southeastern coast of South America, wedged between Brazil and Argentina along the Atlantic. Known for its political stability, social liberalism and gentle rolling countryside, it enjoys one of the highest qualities of life in the region. Its capital, Montevideo, is a relaxed coastal city of faded grandeur and seaside promenades.