Capital: Santiago
Population
Total Population:
19,859,921
Natural Increase:
0.5%
Density:
26 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
89.2%
Population of main cities:
Santiago (6,160,100); Valparaíso (901,500); Concepción (723,000); La Serena (402,000); Antofogasta (352,700); Iquique (295,000); Rancagua (290,900); Temuco (278,600); Talca (237,300); Arica (204,100)
Ethnic Origins:
About 89% of the population is of a mostly non-indigenous origin, largely from European and mixed origins. The Mapuche account for about 9% of the population. The Aymara and other indigenous groups, including Rapa Nui, Likan Antai, Quechua, Colla, Diaguita, Kawesqar, Yagan and Yamana account for about 3%. (
National Institute of Statistics)
Official Language:
Spanish.
Other Languages Spoken:
Indigenous dialects, such as Mapudungun, Aymara, Quechua and Rapa Nui
Business Language(s):
Spanish, English
Literacy Rate:
95.7%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Santiago
Country Overview
Area:
757,245 km²
Type of Economy:
High income, highly industrialized and export-oriented.
The Chilean economy is experiencing a slight recovery, driven by rising global demand for copper and the easing of monetary policy.
HDI*:
0.878/1
HDI (World Rank):
45/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Chile, dial 00
To call Chile, dial +56
Internet Suffix:
.cl
Households with a computer:
64.5 per 100 Inhabitants
Mobile phone subscriptions:
135.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
94.5 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2026
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