Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Peru  | Chile  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Peru | Republic of Chile |
Continent  | South America | South America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lima | Santiago |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ S | 36° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 76° 0′ 0″ W | 71° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km, and the total area of Chile is 756,101.96 sq km. Peru is bigger than Chile by 529,114.04 sq km. Peru is around 1.70 times bigger than Chile.
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,285,216 Sq km | 756,101.96 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 529,114.04 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 496,225 Sq Mile | 291,932.60 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 204,292.40 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.41 % | 2.1 % |
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lima | Santiago |
Demonyms  | Peruvian | Chilean |
Official Languages  | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | Spanish |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 94.5 % | 78 % |
The people of Peru are called Peruvian, and the people of Chile are called Chilean.
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Peruvian sol | Chilean peso |
Currency Symbol  | PEN | CLP |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +51 | +56 |
Internet TLD  | .pe | .cl |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PE | CL |
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre | Himno Nacional de Chile |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Peru | National Anthem of Chile |
National Animal  | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock | Andean Condor |
National Bird  | Andean Cock-of-the-rock | Andean Condor |
National Flower  | Kantutua | Lapageria Rosea |
National Sport  | Paleta Frontón | Chilean Rodeo |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 09:24 AM | 11:24 AM |
Timezones  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-4 (Chile Standard Time) and UTC-6 (Easter Island Standard Time) UTC-3 (Chile Summer Time) and UTC-5 (Easter Island Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-4 (Chile Standard Time) and UTC-6 (Easter Island Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 7th April, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 6th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 182 days |
The current time and date in Peru is [09:24 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Chile is [11:24 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Peru is [ 2 hours ] behind of Chile.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Peru as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,352,719, and the total population of Chile as of 2023 is estimated to be around 19,629,590.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Peru had 14,723,129 more people than Chile.
The annual Population Growth in Peru is 1.35% and the annual population growth in Chile is 1.15%.
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 13.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.1 % | 74.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.78 % | 11.5 % |
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lima | Santiago |
Current Time | 09:24 AM | 11:24 AM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 20.14 Degree Celsius | 19.69 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.6 km/hr, 180 Degree | 1.03 km/hr, 260 Degree |
Humidity  | 83 % | 52 % |
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) | 1.54 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 117.23 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 64.75 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 5.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (56.2 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) | Diabetes mellitus ( 16.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.7 (people per 100K population) | 10.3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 8.97 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.17 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.25 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Peru, is [ Lower respiratory infections ]. Around 47.2 people per 100,000 people in Peru, are dying of Lower respiratory infections.
Similarly, around 56.2 people per 100,000 people in Chile, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Peru, spent [ 6.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Chile, spent [ 9.34% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Peru | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 38.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 6.75 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Peru, are 1.42 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Chile.
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