United Kingdom vs Chile
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Chile side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Chile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 19,859,921 | +249.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 357 | +1,021.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 17,995 | +220.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 757,245 | −67.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 26 | +987.6% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 95.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 4.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 89.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 5,105 | +1,501.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 1.58 | +44.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 5.84 | −10.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 257 | +357.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 114,000 | +34.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 5.7 | −61.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 1.28 | −64.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Chile; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United Kingdom is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Chile leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 16 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 81,763 against Chile's 5,105 — roughly 16 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 4,003 against Chile's 357 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 285 against Chile's 26 — roughly 11 times as much.
- United Kingdom's military expenditure per capita (1,177) is about 4.6 times Chile's (257).
- United Kingdom's population (2025) (69,487,000) is about 3.5 times Chile's (19,859,921).
Frequently asked questions
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