Argentina vs Chile
Every indicator for Argentina and Chile side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Argentina | Chile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 45,851,378 | 19,859,921 | +130.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 683 | 357 | +91.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,898 | 17,995 | −17.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,780,400 | 757,245 | +267.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 16 | 26 | −37.1% |
| Median age (years) | — | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.7 | 95.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 7.1 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 219.9 | 4.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.4 | 89.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,178 | 5,105 | −18.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.62 | 1.58 | −60.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.93 | 5.84 | −67.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 91 | 257 | −64.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 103,000 | 114,000 | −9.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 5.7 | −60.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.53 | 1.28 | −58.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Argentina relative to Chile; a positive value favors Argentina. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Chile is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Argentina leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in area, about 3.7 times; they are closest on armed forces personnel (2020).
Key differences
- Argentina's area (2,780,400) is about 3.7 times Chile's (757,245).
- Chile's military expenditure as a share of government spending (5.84) is about 3.0 times Argentina's (1.93).
- Chile's military expenditure per capita (257) is about 2.8 times Argentina's (91).
- Chile's armed forces per 1,000 people (5.7) is about 2.6 times Argentina's (2.2).
- Chile's military expenditure as a share of gdp (1.58) is about 2.5 times Argentina's (0.62).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Argentina and Chile differ most?
In area. Argentina records 2,780,400 against Chile's 757,245 — a ratio of roughly 3.7 to one.
Where are Argentina and Chile most alike?
In armed forces personnel (2020), at 114,000 and 103,000 — a gap of only %11.
On how many indicators is Argentina ahead of Chile?
Argentina is higher on 3 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Chile on 9. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI