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ArgentinavsColombia

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Colombia is higher

Colombia records 52,886,363, about 1.16× the other value.

Surface area

Argentina is higher

Argentina records 2,780,400 km², about 2.44× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Argentina is higher

Argentina records $638.37 billion, about 1.52× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇷 Argentina45,696,159
🇨🇴 Colombia52,886,363

Colombia’s population is 16% larger than that of Argentina, a difference of 7,190,204.

Surface area

🇦🇷 Argentina2,780,400 km²
🇨🇴 Colombia1,140,619 km²

Argentina’s surface area is 144% larger than that of Colombia, a difference of 1,639,781 km².

Population density

🇦🇷 Argentina16.4 /km²
🇨🇴 Colombia46.4 /km²

Colombia’s population density is 182% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of 29.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇷 Argentina$638.37 billion · 2024
🇨🇴 Colombia$418.82 billion · 2024

Argentina’s nominal GDP is 52% larger than that of Colombia, a difference of $219.55 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇷 Argentina$13,970 · 2024
🇨🇴 Colombia$7,919 · 2024

Argentina’s GDP per capita is 76% higher than that of Colombia, a difference of $6,051.

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

Bogotá

Population

45,696,159

52,886,363

Surface area

2,780,400 km²

1,140,619 km²

Population density

16.4 /km²

46.4 /km²

Nominal GDP

$638.37 billion · 2024

$418.82 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$13,970 · 2024

$7,919 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Argentine peso · ARS · $

Colombian peso · COP · $

Nationality

Argentine

Colombian

Phone code

+54

+57

Internet domain

.ar

.co

ISO codes

AR / ARG

CO / COL

Time zone

America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more)

America/Bogota

Native name

Argentina

Colombia

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About 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.

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About Colombia

Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.

Full Colombia profile →

Argentina & Colombia: 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 Colombia?

The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.

What is the population of Colombia?

Colombia has a recorded population of approximately 52,886,363 people.

How big is Colombia?

Colombia covers an area of about 1,140,619 km².

What is the population density of Colombia?

Colombia has a population density of roughly 46.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Colombia?

Colombia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $418.82 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Colombia?

Colombia has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,919.

What currency is used in Colombia?

Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP), with the symbol $.

Where is Colombia located?

Colombia is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Colombia called?

People from Colombia are referred to as Colombian.

What is the phone calling code for Colombia?

The international dialing code for Colombia is +57.

What is the internet domain for Colombia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Colombia is .co.

What time zone is Colombia in?

Colombia uses the America/Bogota time zone.

What is Colombia known for?

Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.