2. Population
2002 census reported a population of 15,116,435
Since 1990, the birth rate has been in a gradual
decline.
By 2050, the population is expected to increase to
approximately 20,200,000.
3. Population (cont.)
85% of the population lives in urban areas, 40% live in
Greater Santiago (5.6 million).
Chile is known as a multiethnic society
White/Amerindian 95.4%
Mapuche 4%
Other 0.6% (according to 2002 census)
4. Religion
The Chilean Constitution allows/provides freedom of
religion, and other laws and policies contribute to free
practice of religion.
1999 brought a law on religion that prohibits religious
discrimination.
Government observed religious holidays: Christmas,
Good Friday, the Feast of the Virgin of Carmen, the
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Feast of the
Assumption, All Saints’ Day, and the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception.
5. Religion (cont.)
Roman Catholic 70%
Evangelical 15.1%
Jehovah’s Witness 1.1%
Other Christian 1%
Other 4.6%
Non 8.3 %
(According to 2002 census)
6. Language
Spanish spoken in Chile is distinctively accented and unlike
that of neighboring countries.
Accent varies throughout the
country depending on where one
might live
Small amount of Chileans speak
the German language, mostly
as a second language.
English is now mandatory
requirement in schools from
5th grade up.
7. Language (cont.)
List of languages spoken throughout the country:
Spanish (Official)
Mapudungun
German
English
8. Largest Cities
1. Santiago: 5,428,590
2. Great Valparaiso: 803,683
3. Greater Concepcion: 666,381
4. Greater La Serena: 296,253
5. Antofagasta: 285,255
