Peru vs Chile
Every indicator for Peru and Chile side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Peru | Chile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 34,576,665 | 19,859,921 | +74.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 335 | 357 | −6.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 9,684 | 17,995 | −46.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,285,216 | 757,245 | +69.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 27 | 26 | +2.6% |
| Median age (years) | — | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 82.0 | 95.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.1 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 4.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 85.6 | 89.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,565 | 5,105 | −49.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.91 | 1.58 | −42.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.06 | 5.84 | −30.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 74 | 257 | −71.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 158,000 | 114,000 | +38.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.6 | 5.7 | −20.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.94 | 1.28 | −26.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Peru relative to Chile; a positive value favors Peru. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Chile is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Peru leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 3.5 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Chile's military expenditure per capita (257) is about 3.5 times Peru's (74).
- On military expenditure (2024), Chile is %99 higher than Peru: 5,105 against 2,565.
- On gdp per capita, Chile is %86 higher than Peru: 17,995 against 9,684.
- On population (2025), Peru is %74 higher than Chile: 34,576,665 against 19,859,921.
- On military expenditure as a share of gdp, Chile is %74 higher than Peru: 1.58 against 0.91.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Peru and Chile differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Chile records 257 against Peru's 74 — a ratio of roughly 3.5 to one.
Where are Peru and Chile most alike?
In population density, at 27 and 26 — a gap of only %2.6.
On how many indicators is Peru ahead of Chile?
Peru is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Chile on 8. 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