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ArgentinavsGuyana

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

The biggest differences first

Population

Argentina is higher

Argentina records 45,696,159, about 55.0× the other value.

Surface area

Argentina is higher

Argentina records 2,780,400 km², about 12.9× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Argentina is higher

Argentina records $638.37 billion, about 25.9× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇦🇷 Argentina45,696,159
🇬🇾 Guyana831,087

Argentina’s population is about 55.0× that of Guyana, a difference of 44,865,072.

Surface area

🇦🇷 Argentina2,780,400 km²
🇬🇾 Guyana214,970 km²

Argentina’s surface area is about 12.9× that of Guyana, a difference of 2,565,430 km².

Population density

🇦🇷 Argentina16.4 /km²
🇬🇾 Guyana3.9 /km²

Argentina’s population density is 325% higher than that of Guyana, a difference of 12.6 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇷 Argentina$638.37 billion · 2024
🇬🇾 Guyana$24.66 billion · 2024

Argentina’s nominal GDP is about 25.9× that of Guyana, a difference of $613.70 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇷 Argentina$13,970 · 2024
🇬🇾 Guyana$29,675 · 2024

Guyana’s GDP per capita is 112% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of $15,705.

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

Georgetown

Population

45,696,159

831,087

Surface area

2,780,400 km²

214,970 km²

Population density

16.4 /km²

3.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$638.37 billion · 2024

$24.66 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$13,970 · 2024

$29,675 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Argentine peso · ARS · $

Guyanese dollar · GYD · $

Nationality

Argentine

Guyanese

Phone code

+54

+592

Internet domain

.ar

.gy

ISO codes

AR / ARG

GY / GUY

Time zone

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

America/Guyana

Native name

Argentina

Guyana

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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 Guyana

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.

Full Guyana profile →

Argentina & Guyana: 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 Guyana?

The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.

What is the population of Guyana?

Guyana has a recorded population of approximately 831,087 people.

How big is Guyana?

Guyana covers an area of about 214,970 km².

What is the population density of Guyana?

Guyana has a population density of roughly 3.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guyana?

Guyana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.66 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Guyana?

Guyana has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,675.

What currency is used in Guyana?

Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD), with the symbol $.

Where is Guyana located?

Guyana is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Guyana called?

People from Guyana are referred to as Guyanese.

What is the phone calling code for Guyana?

The international dialing code for Guyana is +592.

What is the internet domain for Guyana?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guyana is .gy.

What time zone is Guyana in?

Guyana uses the America/Guyana time zone.

What is Guyana known for?

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.