Chile
- Capital:
- Santiago
- Continent:
- South America
- Region(s):
- South America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Puente Alto, Maipu, Santiago
- Abbreviation:
- CHL
19,945,850
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
19,945,850
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Chile's population is projected to be 13,901,092 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19,945,850 | 0.5% | 67 |
| 2025 | 19,859,921 | 0.5% | 66 |
| 2020 | 19,370,624 | 0.9% | 65 |
| 2019 | 19,197,744 | 1.61% | 64 |
| 2018 | 18,893,191 | 1.8% | 64 |
| 2017 | 18,558,868 | 1.6% | 64 |
| 2015 | 18,047,625 | 0.99% | 64 |
| 2010 | 17,181,464 | 1% | 60 |
| 2005 | 16,348,778 | 1.07% | 61 |
| 2000 | 15,503,635 | 1.31% | 60 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19,945,850 | 0.5% | 67 |
| 2032 | 20,341,807 | 0.31% | 69 |
| 2037 | 20,507,949 | 0.16% | 70 |
| 2042 | 20,539,916 | 0.03% | 75 |
| 2047 | 20,443,723 | -0.09% | 75 |
| 2052 | 20,211,416 | -0.23% | 75 |
| 2057 | 19,827,632 | -0.38% | 75 |
| 2062 | 19,318,424 | -0.52% | 76 |
| 2067 | 18,687,549 | -0.66% | 78 |
| 2072 | 17,992,067 | -0.76% | 81 |
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Puente Alto has a metropolitan area population of 674,064, comprising 3.38%% of Chile's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puente Alto | 674,064 | 3.38% |
| 2 | Maipu | 587,508 | 2.95% |
| 3 | Santiago | 559,385 | 2.8% |
| 4 | Antofagasta | 450,070 | 2.26% |
| 5 | La Florida | 408,195 | 2.05% |
| 6 | Vina del Mar | 375,478 | 1.88% |
| 7 | San Bernardo | 354,517 | 1.78% |
| 8 | Las Condes | 348,261 | 1.75% |
| 9 | Valparaiso | 322,865 | 1.62% |
| 10 | Temuco | 312,499 | 1.57% |
As of 2026, Chile has a total population of 19,945,850, ranking as the 67th most populous nation in the world.
Chile has a net population change of approximately 226 people per day, driven by 463 births, 369 deaths, and net immigration of 132 people.
Chile represents 0.25% of the total global population and 4.53% of South America's population.
Chile has a population density of 26.8 people per km² (approximately 69.5 per mi²), making it the 188th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Chile is White and non-Indigenous (88.9%) , followed by Mapuche (9.1%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Chile, comprising 42% of the population.