Population
Argentina is higher
Argentina records 45,696,159, about 2.52× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Argentina is higher
Argentina records 2,780,400 km², about 10.8× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Argentina is higher
Argentina records $638.37 billion, about 5.12× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇦🇷 Argentina45,696,159
🇪🇨 Ecuador18,135,478
Argentina’s population is 152% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 27,560,681.
Surface area
🇦🇷 Argentina2,780,400 km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador256,370 km²
Argentina’s surface area is 985% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 2,524,030 km².
Population density
🇦🇷 Argentina16.4 /km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador70.7 /km²
Ecuador’s population density is 330% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of 54.3 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇦🇷 Argentina$638.37 billion · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$124.68 billion · 2024
Argentina’s nominal GDP is 412% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of $513.69 billion.
GDP per capita
🇦🇷 Argentina$13,970 · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$6,875 · 2024
Argentina’s GDP per capita is 103% higher than that of Ecuador, a difference of $7,095.
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
Quito
Population
45,696,159
18,135,478
Surface area
2,780,400 km²
256,370 km²
Population density
16.4 /km²
70.7 /km²
Nominal GDP
$638.37 billion · 2024
$124.68 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$13,970 · 2024
$6,875 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Argentine peso · ARS · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Argentine
Ecuadorian
Phone code
+54
+593
Internet domain
.ar
.ec
ISO codes
AR / ARG
EC / ECU
Time zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more)
America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos
Native name
Argentina
Ecuador
| Measure | Argentina | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Buenos Aires | Quito |
| Population | 45,696,159 | 18,135,478 |
| Surface area | 2,780,400 km² | 256,370 km² |
| Population density | 16.4 /km² | 70.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $638.37 billion · 2024 | $124.68 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $13,970 · 2024 | $6,875 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Argentine peso · ARS · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Argentine | Ecuadorian |
| Phone code | +54 | +593 |
| Internet domain | .ar | .ec |
| ISO codes | AR / ARG | EC / ECU |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more) | America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos |
| Native name | Argentina | Ecuador |
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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 Ecuador
Ecuador, perched on the equatorial line, is a vibrant tapestry of mountains, jungles, and islands that offers a remarkable blend of natural wonder and cultural richness.
Full Ecuador profile →Argentina & Ecuador: 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 Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What is the population of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a recorded population of approximately 18,135,478 people.
How big is Ecuador?
Ecuador covers an area of about 256,370 km².
What is the population density of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a population density of roughly 70.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $124.68 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,875.
What currency is used in Ecuador?
Ecuador uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Where is Ecuador located?
Ecuador is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Ecuador called?
People from Ecuador are referred to as Ecuadorian.
What is the phone calling code for Ecuador?
The international dialing code for Ecuador is +593.
What is the internet domain for Ecuador?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ecuador is .ec.
What time zone is Ecuador in?
Ecuador spans 2 time zones including America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos.
What is Ecuador known for?
Ecuador, perched on the equatorial line, is a vibrant tapestry of mountains, jungles, and islands that offers a remarkable blend of natural wonder and cultural richness.