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ChilevsVenezuela

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

Venezuela is higher

Venezuela records 28,405,543, about 1.44× the other value.

Surface area

Venezuela is higher

Venezuela records 912,050 km², about 1.20× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Chile is higher

Chile records $330.27 billion, about 2.76× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
🇻🇪 Venezuela28,405,543

Venezuela’s population is 44% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 8,640,772.

Surface area

🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela912,050 km²

Venezuela’s surface area is 20% larger than that of Chile, a difference of 154,805 km².

Population density

🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela31.1 /km²

Venezuela’s population density is 19% higher than that of Chile, a difference of 5 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$119.80 billion · 2024

Chile’s nominal GDP is 176% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of $210.46 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$4,218 · 2024

Chile’s GDP per capita is 296% higher than that of Venezuela, a difference of $12,492.

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

Caracas

Population

19,764,771

28,405,543

Surface area

757,245 km²

912,050 km²

Population density

26.1 /km²

31.1 /km²

Nominal GDP

$330.27 billion · 2024

$119.80 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$16,710 · 2024

$4,218 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Chilean peso · CLP · $

Bolívar · VES · Bs

Nationality

Chilean

Venezuelan

Phone code

+56

+58

Internet domain

.cl

.ve

ISO codes

CL / CHL

VE / VEN

Time zone

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

America/Caracas

Native name

Chile

Venezuela

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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 Venezuela

Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.

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Chile & Venezuela: 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 Venezuela?

The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.

What is the population of Venezuela?

Venezuela has a recorded population of approximately 28,405,543 people.

How big is Venezuela?

Venezuela covers an area of about 912,050 km².

What is the population density of Venezuela?

Venezuela has a population density of roughly 31.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Venezuela?

Venezuela has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $119.80 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Venezuela?

Venezuela has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,218.

What currency is used in Venezuela?

Venezuela uses the Bolívar (VES), with the symbol Bs.

Where is Venezuela located?

Venezuela is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Venezuela called?

People from Venezuela are referred to as Venezuelan.

What is the phone calling code for Venezuela?

The international dialing code for Venezuela is +58.

What is the internet domain for Venezuela?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Venezuela is .ve.

What time zone is Venezuela in?

Venezuela uses the America/Caracas time zone.

What is Venezuela known for?

Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.