Chile population: 19,054,977
Chile is a country situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountain. Chile is officially a republic of Chile. It is one of the 38th countries in terms of the vast land that is 756,096Km. The last official census of Chile was conducted in the year 2002. Chile is ranked as the 63rd populous country. It is one of the wealthiest and stable regions in South America. The country’s human development, globalization, and low corruption are popularly known worldwide. Some of the popular sites of the country are botanical gardens, zoos, and swimming pool.
Chile largest cities by population
Most of the cities have a population of under 1 million. The highest populated city is Santiago home to 4,837,295 people. The other cities population is very less. Puente Alto holds second place with 510,417 populations. The third and fourth-largest cities are Antofagasta and Vina del Mar. The fifth-largest city Valparaiso accommodates 282,448.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Santiago | 4,837,295 | Punta Arenas | 117,430 | Constitucion | 37,917 |
Puente Alto | 510,417 | Lo Prado | 104,316 | Limache | 35,876 |
Antofagasta | 309,832 | Curico | 102,438 | Santa Cruz | 33,283 |
Vina del Mar | 294,551 | Villa Alemana | 97,320 | Paine | 32,766 |
Valparaiso | 282,448 | Coronel | 92,940 | Villarrica | 31,602 |
Talcahuano | 252,968 | San Antonio | 85,651 | San Carlos | 31,517 |
San Bernardo | 249,858 | Chiguayante | 82,545 | Cauquenes | 31,362 |
Temuco | 238,129 | Ovalle | 77,138 | Curanilahue | 30,611 |
Iquique | 227,499 | Linares | 69,535 | Las Animas | 30,000 |
Concepcion | 215,413 | Quillota | 67,779 | Castro | 29,926 |
Rancagua | 212,695 | Penaflor | 65,495 | San Vicente de Tagua Tagua | 29,560 |
La Pintana | 201,178 | Melipilla | 63,100 | Lampa | 29,250 |
Talca | 197,479 | San Felipe | 59,294 | Molina | 28,775 |
Arica | 185,999 | Los Andes | 56,859 | Ancud | 28,020 |
Coquimbo | 161,317 | Buin | 55,441 | Machali | 27,595 |
Puerto Montt | 160,054 | Talagante | 51,764 | Pucon | 26,953 |
La Serena | 154,521 | Lota | 49,763 | Parral | 26,904 |
Chillan | 150,396 | Hacienda La Calera | 49,106 | La Union | 26,298 |
Calama | 143,084 | Tome | 46,698 | Puerto Varas | 24,958 |
Osorno | 135,773 | Penco | 46,091 | La Ligua | 24,857 |
Valdivia | 133,419 | Coyhaique | 45,787 | Arauco | 24,659 |
Quilpue | 130,263 | Vallenar | 44,895 | Victoria | 24,555 |
Copiapo | 129,280 | Angol | 44,856 | ||
Los Angeles | 125,430 | Rengo | 38,100 |
Chile population history
The population for 2020 is 19,053,695. The population of Chile faced a severe crisis due to the alarming decline in the birth rate. However, from the year 2000, there has been a high escalation in the total population. In the year 2000, the population was 15,342,353, which is 1.30% increase. There is also a steady rise in the urban population of Chile. Or the year 2020, the urban population is 16,205,574, which is 84.4% increase.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 19,116,201 | 0.87% | 164,163 | 111,708 | 35.3 | 1.65 | 26 | 84.80% | 16,205,574 | 0.25% | 7,794,798,739 | 63 |
2019 | 18,952,038 | 1.19% | 222,878 | 111,708 | 34.1 | 1.81 | 25 | 84.80% | 16,070,807 | 0.25% | 7,713,468,100 | 62 |
2018 | 18,729,160 | 1.40% | 258,721 | 111,708 | 34.1 | 1.81 | 25 | 85.10% | 15,934,214 | 0.25% | 7,631,091,040 | 62 |
2017 | 18,470,439 | 1.44% | 261,371 | 111,708 | 34.1 | 1.81 | 25 | 85.50% | 15,796,168 | 0.24% | 7,547,858,925 | 62 |
2016 | 18,209,068 | 1.33% | 239,715 | 111,708 | 34.1 | 1.81 | 24 | 86.00% | 15,657,149 | 0.24% | 7,464,022,049 | 61 |
2015 | 17,969,353 | 1.04% | 181,363 | 32,746 | 33.8 | 1.85 | 24 | 86.40% | 15,517,478 | 0.24% | 7,379,797,139 | 62 |
2010 | 17,062,536 | 1.06% | 175,963 | 21,434 | 32.2 | 1.9 | 23 | 86.70% | 14,796,864 | 0.25% | 6,956,823,603 | 60 |
2005 | 16,182,721 | 1.07% | 168,074 | 8,466 | 30.5 | 1.95 | 22 | 86.60% | 14,012,965 | 0.25% | 6,541,907,027 | 61 |
2000 | 15,342,353 | 1.30% | 192,297 | 3,868 | 28.7 | 2.2 | 21 | 85.60% | 13,137,147 | 0.25% | 6,143,493,823 | 61 |
1995 | 14,380,866 | 1.61% | 221,249 | 722 | 27 | 2.52 | 19 | 84.00% | 12,087,036 | 0.25% | 5,744,212,979 | 57 |
1990 | 13,274,623 | 1.61% | 203,477 | -13,730 | 25.7 | 2.6 | 18 | 83.10% | 11,026,799 | 0.25% | 5,327,231,061 | 54 |
1985 | 12,257,236 | 1.43% | 167,578 | -30,904 | 24.3 | 2.63 | 16 | 82.10% | 10,064,404 | 0.25% | 4,870,921,740 | 55 |
1980 | 11,419,348 | 1.51% | 165,408 | -29,660 | 22.9 | 2.94 | 15 | 80.20% | 9,153,051 | 0.26% | 4,458,003,514 | 54 |
1975 | 10,592,307 | 1.60% | 161,835 | -32,252 | 21.6 | 3.47 | 14 | 77.20% | 8,179,999 | 0.26% | 4,079,480,606 | 53 |
1970 | 9,783,134 | 1.71% | 158,703 | -39,300 | 20.6 | 4.08 | 13 | 73.50% | 7,194,621 | 0.26% | 3,700,437,046 | 54 |
1965 | 8,989,621 | 2.02% | 171,326 | -29,380 | 20.4 | 4.58 | 12 | 68.70% | 6,178,103 | 0.27% | 3,339,583,597 | 53 |
1960 | 8,132,990 | 2.12% | 162,068 | -25,822 | 20.6 | 4.75 | 11 | 64.40% | 5,234,614 | 0.27% | 3,034,949,748 | 54 |
1955 | 7,322,652 | 2.10% | 144,826 | -24,791 | 20.7 | 4.85 | 10 | 59.70% | 4,368,840 | 0.26% | 2,773,019,936 | 53 |
Chile population forecast
The forecast shows that the population of Chile will increase slowly in the future years. In some years, there may also be a significant decrease. The population estimated for the year 2050 is 20,319,307 that is only a 0.02% increase. The median age of Chile is gradually rising from 37.1 in 2050; it is 46.1. The main reason for the slow increase in population is the fertility percentage that remains constant every year. From the year 2002 to 2050, the fertility rate is 1.65.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 19,116,201 | 1.25% | 229,370 | 111,708 | 35.3 | 1.65 | 26 | 84.80% | 16,205,574 | 0.25% | 7,794,798,739 | 63 |
2025 | 19,240,993 | 0.13% | 24,958 | -72,000 | 37.7 | 1.65 | 26 | 87.60% | 16,850,412 | 0.24% | 8,184,437,460 | 66 |
2030 | 19,458,103 | 0.22% | 43,422 | -28,800 | 39.8 | 1.65 | 26 | 89.70% | 17,445,524 | 0.23% | 8,548,487,400 | 70 |
2035 | 19,879,425 | 0.43% | 84,264 | 32,000 | 41.8 | 1.65 | 27 | 90.40% | 17,962,170 | 0.22% | 8,887,524,213 | 70 |
2040 | 20,156,644 | 0.28% | 55,444 | 24,000 | 43.5 | 1.65 | 27 | 91.30% | 18,407,343 | 0.22% | 9,198,847,240 | 73 |
2045 | 20,296,679 | 0.14% | 28,007 | 16,000 | 45 | 1.65 | 27 | 92.50% | 18,767,601 | 0.21% | 9,481,803,274 | 76 |
2050 | 20,319,307 | 0.02% | 4,526 | 46.1 | 1.65 | 27 | 93.60% | 19,027,962 | 0.21% | 9,735,033,990 | 76 |
Chile demographics
The population pyramid of Chile suggests that people who lie in the age group of 25-54 are of 43.58%. The female and male population of Chile is 9,425,669 and 19,116,201. The female ratio is 0.97 % more than the male ratio. The life expectancy rate in Chile is 80.4 years.
Chile religion and politics
Christianity is the major religion for Chileans. 54% of the people follow Roman Catholics, 14% are Protestants, and 32% are not affiliated with any religion.
Chile economy
The economy of Chile is considered to be prosperous that has improved people lives. Some of the sectors that support the country’s economy are agriculture, industries, finance, mining, and tourism.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |