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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Argentina’s population is 559% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of 38,767,006.
Argentina’s surface area is 584% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of 2,373,648 km².
Paraguay’s population density is 3.7% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of 0.6 /km².
Argentina’s nominal GDP is about 14.4× that of Paraguay, a difference of $593.91 billion.
Argentina’s GDP per capita is 118% higher than that of Paraguay, a difference of $7,554.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Buenos Aires
Asuncion
45,696,159
6,929,153
2,780,400 km²
406,752 km²
16.4 /km²
17 /km²
$638.37 billion · 2024
$44.46 billion · 2024
$13,970 · 2024
$6,416 · 2024
Americas
Americas
South America
South America
Argentine peso · ARS · $
Paraguayan guarani · PYG · ₲
Argentine
Paraguayan
+54
+595
.ar
.py
AR / ARG
PY / PRY
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more)
America/Asuncion
Argentina
Paraguay
| Measure | Argentina | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Buenos Aires | Asuncion |
| Population | 45,696,159 | 6,929,153 |
| Surface area | 2,780,400 km² | 406,752 km² |
| Population density | 16.4 /km² | 17 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $638.37 billion · 2024 | $44.46 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $13,970 · 2024 | $6,416 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Argentine peso · ARS · $ | Paraguayan guarani · PYG · ₲ |
| Nationality | Argentine | Paraguayan |
| Phone code | +54 | +595 |
| Internet domain | .ar | .py |
| ISO codes | AR / ARG | PY / PRY |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more) | America/Asuncion |
| Native name | Argentina | Paraguay |
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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 →Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. Known for its diverse geography and rich cultural heritage, Paraguay has a unique place in the continent's history.
Full Paraguay profile →The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
Argentina has a recorded population of approximately 45,696,159 people.
Argentina covers an area of about 2,780,400 km².
Argentina has a population density of roughly 16.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Argentina has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $638.37 billion as of 2024.
Argentina has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,970.
Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS), with the symbol $.
Argentina is located in South America, Americas.
People from Argentina are referred to as Argentine.
The international dialing code for Argentina is +54.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Argentina is .ar.
Argentina spans 12 time zones including America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca, America/Argentina/Cordoba and 9 more.
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.
The capital of Paraguay is Asuncion.
Paraguay has a recorded population of approximately 6,929,153 people.
Paraguay covers an area of about 406,752 km².
Paraguay has a population density of roughly 17 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Paraguay has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $44.46 billion as of 2024.
Paraguay has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,416.
Paraguay uses the Paraguayan guarani (PYG), with the symbol ₲.
Paraguay is located in South America, Americas.
People from Paraguay are referred to as Paraguayan.
The international dialing code for Paraguay is +595.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Paraguay is .py.
Paraguay uses the America/Asuncion time zone.
Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. Known for its diverse geography and rich cultural heritage, Paraguay has a unique place in the continent's history.