Quick Data on Chile
| Short Name | Chile |
| Capital | Santiago |
| Long Name | Republic of Chile |
| Country Code | CI |
| Continent | South America |
| Total Area | 756,102 sq km |
| Population | 18,186,770 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Chilean(s) |
Geography of Chile
As a country in South America, with coordinates at 30 00 S, 71 00 W, Chile neighbors Argentina 6691 km, Bolivia 942 km, Peru 168 km. The terrain in Chile is described as low coastal mountains, fertile central valley, rugged Andes in east, with an average elevation point of 1,871 m. The climate of Chile: temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south.
| Surface Total | 756,102 sq km |
| Land Surface | 743,812 sq km |
| Water Surface | 12,290 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 7,801 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Argentina 6691 km, Bolivia 942 km, Peru 168 km |
| Coastline | 6,435 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Pacific Ocean 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Nevado Ojos del Salado 6,880 m |
Resources of Chile
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being copper, timber, iron ore, nitrates, precious metals, molybdenum, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 21.10% of Chile, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 21.90%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 21.10% | 156,944 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 11,100 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 21.90% | 162,895 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 57.00% | 423,973 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Chile
The population of the country is estimated at 18,186,770 people, with the biggest urban area having 6.767 million SANTIAGO (capital), 984,000 Valparaiso, 881,000 Concepcion (2020). Known as Chilean(s), the people from Chile come from diversified ethnic groups such as 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 official language is Spanish. Religions: Roman Catholic 66.7%, Evangelical or Protestant 16.4%, Jehovah’s Witness 1%, other 3.4%, none 11.5%, unspecified 1.1% (2012 est.).
| Population | 18,186,770 |
| Nationality | Chilean(s) |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Other Languages | Spanish 99.5% (official), English 10.2%, indigenous 1% (includes Mapudungun, Aymara, Quechua, Rapa Nui), other 2.3%, unspecified 0.2% (2012 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 13.1 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 6.5 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 87.70% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 2.44 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 2.1 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Chile
Chile is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system influenced by several West European civil legal systems; judicial review of legislative acts by the Constitutional Tribunal.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | yes |
| Citizenship by Descent | yes |
| Dual Citizenship | yes |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Chile
From a population total of 18,186,770, the labor force is 8.881 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: grapes, apples, pears, onions, wheat, corn, oats, peaches, garlic, asparagus, beans; beef, poultry, wool; fish; timber. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: copper, lithium, other minerals, foodstuffs, fish processing, iron and steel, wood and wood products, transport equipment, cement, textiles. Its exports cover copper, fruit, fish products, paper and pulp, chemicals, wine. The main import products are: petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, electrical and telecommunications equipment, industrial machinery, vehicles, natural gas.
| Exports | $69.23 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $61.31 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | China 27.5%, US 14.5%, Japan 9.3%, South Korea 6.2%, Brazil 5% (2017) |
| Import Partners | China 23.9%, US 18.1%, Brazil 8.6%, Argentina 4.5%, Germany 4% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $24,600 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 76.09 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 11,650,840 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 66.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Chile, statistics sectio
