Canada vs Chile
Every indicator for Canada and Chile side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Chile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 19,859,921 | +109.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 357 | +549.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 17,995 | +209.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 757,245 | +1,964.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 26 | −89.8% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 95.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 4.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 89.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 29,347 | 5,105 | +474.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 1.58 | −17.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | 5.84 | −47.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 257 | +174.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 114,000 | −36.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 5.7 | −69.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 1.28 | −72.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Chile; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Canada is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Chile on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 21×); they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 15,634,410 against Chile's 757,245 — roughly 21 times as much.
- Chile's population density (26) is about 9.8 times Canada's (3).
- Canada's gdp (nominal) (2,320) is about 6.5 times Chile's (357).
- Canada's military expenditure (2024) (29,347) is about 5.7 times Chile's (5,105).
- Chile's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.28) is about 3.7 times Canada's (0.35).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Canada and Chile differ most?
In area. Canada records 15,634,410 against Chile's 757,245 — a ratio of roughly 21 to one.
Where are Canada and Chile most alike?
In military expenditure as a share of gdp, at 1.58 and 1.31 — a gap of only %21.
On how many indicators is Canada ahead of Chile?
Canada is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Chile on 6. 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