Americas · South America
Capital: Santiago
Chile
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Chile in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #46
Chile's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
19.9M
#65 of 196
67th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$357.37B
#44 of 196
78th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Military Expenditure
$5.11B
#47 of 196
76th percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
View data source ↗R&D Spending
$1.18B
#51 of 196
74th percentile
2022 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Manufacturing Output
$32.00B
#49 of 196
75th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Santiago
- Region
- Americas
- Subregion
- South America
- Country code
- CHL
Three interesting facts
Chile shares land borders with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
Chile spans roughly 756,102 square kilometers, placing it around 37th by area in this factbook.
More than one currency is commonly recognized in Chile, including Chilean Unit of Account (UF) and Chilean Peso.
Geography
Chile on the map
Chile is located in Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru. Its terrain is low coastal mountains, fertile central valley, rugged Andes in east. The climate is temperate, desert in north, Mediterranean in central region, cool and damp in south. In area, the country is slightly smaller than twice the size of Montana.
Economy
Economic profile
Chile's economy is characterized by export-driven economy, leading copper producer, though hit by COVID-19, fairly quick rebound from increased liquidity and rapid vaccine rollouts, decreasing poverty but still lingering inequality, public debt rising but still manageable, recent political violence has had negative economic consequences. Major industries include copper, lithium, other minerals, foodstuffs, fish processing, iron and steel, wood and wood products, transport equipment, cement, textiles. Important agricultural products include grapes, milk, apples, wheat, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken, maize, sugar beets, pork (2023). Notable exports include copper ore, refined copper, fish, carbonates, pitted fruits (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Chile has an estimated population of 20,206,953. Language and cultural traditions vary across Chile. The population includes White and non-Indigenous 88.9%, Mapuche 9.1%, Aymara 0.7%, other Indigenous groups 1% (includes Rapa Nui, Likan Antai, Quechua, Colla, Diaguita, Kawesqar, Yagan or Yamana), unspecified 0.3% (2012 est.). The urban population represents 88% of total population (2023).
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