Chile Facts
Capital of ChileThe capital of Chile is Santiago.
| Capital | Santiago |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 19.9 million |
| Total area | 756,102 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 26 people per km² |
| Currency | Chilean peso (CLP) |
| Region | South America |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 19.9 million people = 19,900,000 people. Divided by 756,102 km²: 26.32 people per km², which rounds to 26.
Check it backwards
26 × 756,102 km² ≈ 19,885,483 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
How many people live in Chile?
About 19.9 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 26 people per km².
How big is Chile?
Chile covers 756,102 km² in total area.
What currency does Chile use?
The Chilean peso (CLP).