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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Argentina is 130.9% higher than Chile.
- On gdp (nominal), Argentina is 91.3% higher than Chile.
- On gdp per capita, Argentina is 17.2% lower than Chile.
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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