Chile stands out as one of the most prosperous countries in Latin America, with the Human Development Index (HDI) in its capital region surpassing that of most regions in European countries.

Few countries boast all regions with a higher HDI than the Santiago region in Chile; these include the Nordic countries (like Finland and Iceland), the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Additionally, certain regions with a higher HDI can be found in the USA, Canada, several European countries, Saudi Arabia, UAE, China, Japan, and South Korea, outpacing even cities like Moscow.