What is the Population of Chile?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Chile has a population of approximately 20,206,953 people, making it the 64th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.25% of the world's population. With a land area of 756,102 km², the population density is roughly 27 people per km².
| Population | 20,206,953 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 64th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.25% |
| Area | 756,102 km² |
| Population density | 27 / km² |
| Demonym | Chilean |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | 20,206,953 | 64th |
| Sri Lanka | 21,763,170 | 61st |
| Malawi | 20,734,262 | 62nd |
| Kazakhstan | 20,426,568 | 63rd |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 65th |
| Somalia | 19,655,000 | 66th |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 67th |
Chile compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 46,735,004 | 2,780,400 |
| Bolivia | 11,365,333 | 1,098,581 |
| Peru | 34,350,244 | 1,285,216 |
Chile in context
- Chile covers 756,102 km², making it the 37th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru.
- With 20,206,953 people, Chile holds about 4.6% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Chile is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Chile — FAQ
What is the population of Chile?
The population of Chile is approximately 20,206,953 (20.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Chile in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Chile at approximately 20,206,953 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Chile is the 64th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Chile?
Approximately 20,206,953 people live in Chile, making it the 64th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Chile rank by population?
Chile is the 64th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.25%.
What is the population density of Chile?
Chile has a population density of roughly 27 people per km², based on a land area of 756,102 km².
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