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ArgentinavsParaguay

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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 6.59× the other value.

Surface area

Argentina is higher

Argentina records 2,780,400 km², about 6.84× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Argentina is higher

Argentina records $638.37 billion, about 14.4× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇦🇷 Argentina45,696,159
🇵🇾 Paraguay6,929,153

Argentina’s population is 559% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of 38,767,006.

Surface area

🇦🇷 Argentina2,780,400 km²
🇵🇾 Paraguay406,752 km²

Argentina’s surface area is 584% larger than that of Paraguay, a difference of 2,373,648 km².

Population density

🇦🇷 Argentina16.4 /km²
🇵🇾 Paraguay17 /km²

Paraguay’s population density is 3.7% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of 0.6 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇷 Argentina$638.37 billion · 2024
🇵🇾 Paraguay$44.46 billion · 2024

Argentina’s nominal GDP is about 14.4× that of Paraguay, a difference of $593.91 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇷 Argentina$13,970 · 2024
🇵🇾 Paraguay$6,416 · 2024

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.

Full side-by-side comparison

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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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 Paraguay

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.

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Argentina & Paraguay: 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 Paraguay?

The capital of Paraguay is Asuncion.

What is the population of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a recorded population of approximately 6,929,153 people.

How big is Paraguay?

Paraguay covers an area of about 406,752 km².

What is the population density of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a population density of roughly 17 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $44.46 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,416.

What currency is used in Paraguay?

Paraguay uses the Paraguayan guarani (PYG), with the symbol ₲.

Where is Paraguay located?

Paraguay is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Paraguay called?

People from Paraguay are referred to as Paraguayan.

What is the phone calling code for Paraguay?

The international dialing code for Paraguay is +595.

What is the internet domain for Paraguay?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Paraguay is .py.

What time zone is Paraguay in?

Paraguay uses the America/Asuncion time zone.

What is Paraguay known for?

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.