Population
Brazil is higher
Brazil records 211,998,573, about 4.64× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Brazil is higher
Brazil records 8,510,420 km², about 3.06× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Brazil is higher
Brazil records $2.19 trillion, about 3.42× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇦🇷 Argentina45,696,159
🇧🇷 Brazil211,998,573
Brazil’s population is 364% larger than that of Argentina, a difference of 166,302,414.
Surface area
🇦🇷 Argentina2,780,400 km²
🇧🇷 Brazil8,510,420 km²
Brazil’s surface area is 206% larger than that of Argentina, a difference of 5,730,020 km².
Population density
🇦🇷 Argentina16.4 /km²
🇧🇷 Brazil24.9 /km²
Brazil’s population density is 52% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of 8.5 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇦🇷 Argentina$638.37 billion · 2024
🇧🇷 Brazil$2.19 trillion · 2024
Brazil’s nominal GDP is 242% larger than that of Argentina, a difference of $1.55 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇦🇷 Argentina$13,970 · 2024
🇧🇷 Brazil$10,311 · 2024
Argentina’s GDP per capita is 35% higher than that of Brazil, a difference of $3,659.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Buenos Aires
Brasilia
Population
45,696,159
211,998,573
Surface area
2,780,400 km²
8,510,420 km²
Population density
16.4 /km²
24.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$638.37 billion · 2024
$2.19 trillion · 2024
GDP per capita
$13,970 · 2024
$10,311 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Argentine peso · ARS · $
Brazilian real · BRL · R$
Nationality
Argentine
Brazilian
Phone code
+54
+55
Internet domain
.ar
.br
ISO codes
AR / ARG
BR / BRA
Time zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more)
America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more)
Native name
Argentina
Brasil
| Measure | Argentina | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Buenos Aires | Brasilia |
| Population | 45,696,159 | 211,998,573 |
| Surface area | 2,780,400 km² | 8,510,420 km² |
| Population density | 16.4 /km² | 24.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $638.37 billion · 2024 | $2.19 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $13,970 · 2024 | $10,311 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Argentine peso · ARS · $ | Brazilian real · BRL · R$ |
| Nationality | Argentine | Brazilian |
| Phone code | +54 | +55 |
| Internet domain | .ar | .br |
| ISO codes | AR / ARG | BR / BRA |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more) | America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more) |
| Native name | Argentina | Brasil |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Argentina
Argentina, the eighth‑largest nation on Earth, spans from tropical forests in the north to the icy winds of Patagonia in the south, weaving a rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and passions that draw visitors from around the globe.
Full Argentina profile →About Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.
Full Brazil profile →Argentina & Brazil: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
What is the population of Argentina?
Argentina has a recorded population of approximately 45,696,159 people.
How big is Argentina?
Argentina covers an area of about 2,780,400 km².
What is the population density of Argentina?
Argentina has a population density of roughly 16.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Argentina?
Argentina has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $638.37 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Argentina?
Argentina has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,970.
What currency is used in Argentina?
Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS), with the symbol $.
Where is Argentina located?
Argentina is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Argentina called?
People from Argentina are referred to as Argentine.
What is the phone calling code for Argentina?
The international dialing code for Argentina is +54.
What is the internet domain for Argentina?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Argentina is .ar.
What time zone is Argentina in?
Argentina spans 12 time zones including America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca, America/Argentina/Cordoba and 9 more.
What is Argentina known for?
Argentina, the eighth‑largest nation on Earth, spans from tropical forests in the north to the icy winds of Patagonia in the south, weaving a rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and passions that draw visitors from around the globe.
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasilia.
What is the population of Brazil?
Brazil has a recorded population of approximately 211,998,573 people.
How big is Brazil?
Brazil covers an area of about 8,510,420 km².
What is the population density of Brazil?
Brazil has a population density of roughly 24.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Brazil?
Brazil has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.19 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Brazil?
Brazil has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,311.
What currency is used in Brazil?
Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL), with the symbol R$.
Where is Brazil located?
Brazil is located in South America, Americas.
What is the native name of Brazil?
The native name of Brazil is Brasil.
What are people from Brazil called?
People from Brazil are referred to as Brazilian.
What is the phone calling code for Brazil?
The international dialing code for Brazil is +55.
What is the internet domain for Brazil?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brazil is .br.
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil spans 16 time zones including America/Araguaina, America/Bahia, America/Belem and 13 more.
What is Brazil known for?
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.