Brazil vs Chile
Every indicator for Brazil and Chile side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Chile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 19,859,921 | +971.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 357 | +538.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 17,995 | −40.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 757,245 | +1,023.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 26 | −4.7% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 95.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 4.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 89.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 5,105 | +310.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 1.58 | −38.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 5.84 | −64.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 257 | −61.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 114,000 | +568.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 5.7 | −37.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 1.28 | −40.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Chile; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Chile is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Brazil leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 11 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Brazil stands at 8,510,420 against Chile's 757,245 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Brazil stands at 212,812,405 against Chile's 19,859,921 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Brazil's armed forces personnel (2020) (762,000) is about 6.7 times Chile's (114,000).
- Brazil's gdp (nominal) (2,280) is about 6.4 times Chile's (357).
- Brazil's military expenditure (2024) (20,948) is about 4.1 times Chile's (5,105).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Brazil and Chile differ most?
In area. Brazil records 8,510,420 against Chile's 757,245 — a ratio of roughly 11 to one.
Where are Brazil and Chile most alike?
In population density, at 26 and 25 — a gap of only %4.9.
On how many indicators is Brazil ahead of Chile?
Brazil is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Chile on 7. 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