Chile is a country in South America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 19.9 million people (UN estimate), the 65th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 65th
Chileチリ
Region
South America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 19.9 million (65th)
Area
756,102 km² (36th)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Chile in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 19.9 million, the 65th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/6 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 756,102 km², the 36th largest of the 193. That is about 2 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 26.
Joining the United Nations
Chile joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Chile’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Chile on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Chile, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 12 UN member states in South America. The one with the most people is Brazil.