Population
Argentina is higher
Argentina records 45,696,159, about 1.61× the other value.
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Surface area
Argentina is higher
Argentina records 2,780,400 km², about 3.05× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Argentina is higher
Argentina records $638.37 billion, about 5.33× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇦🇷 Argentina45,696,159
🇻🇪 Venezuela28,405,543
Argentina’s population is 61% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of 17,290,616.
Surface area
🇦🇷 Argentina2,780,400 km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela912,050 km²
Argentina’s surface area is 205% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of 1,868,350 km².
Population density
🇦🇷 Argentina16.4 /km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela31.1 /km²
Venezuela’s population density is 90% higher than that of Argentina, a difference of 14.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇦🇷 Argentina$638.37 billion · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$119.80 billion · 2024
Argentina’s nominal GDP is 433% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of $518.56 billion.
GDP per capita
🇦🇷 Argentina$13,970 · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$4,218 · 2024
Argentina’s GDP per capita is 231% higher than that of Venezuela, a difference of $9,752.
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
Caracas
Population
45,696,159
28,405,543
Surface area
2,780,400 km²
912,050 km²
Population density
16.4 /km²
31.1 /km²
Nominal GDP
$638.37 billion · 2024
$119.80 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$13,970 · 2024
$4,218 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Argentine peso · ARS · $
Bolívar · VES · Bs
Nationality
Argentine
Venezuelan
Phone code
+54
+58
Internet domain
.ar
.ve
ISO codes
AR / ARG
VE / VEN
Time zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more)
America/Caracas
Native name
Argentina
Venezuela
| Measure | Argentina | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Buenos Aires | Caracas |
| Population | 45,696,159 | 28,405,543 |
| Surface area | 2,780,400 km² | 912,050 km² |
| Population density | 16.4 /km² | 31.1 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $638.37 billion · 2024 | $119.80 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $13,970 · 2024 | $4,218 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Argentine peso · ARS · $ | Bolívar · VES · Bs |
| Nationality | Argentine | Venezuelan |
| Phone code | +54 | +58 |
| Internet domain | .ar | .ve |
| ISO codes | AR / ARG | VE / VEN |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more) | America/Caracas |
| Native name | Argentina | Venezuela |
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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 Venezuela
Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.
Full Venezuela profile →Argentina & Venezuela: 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 Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
What is the population of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a recorded population of approximately 28,405,543 people.
How big is Venezuela?
Venezuela covers an area of about 912,050 km².
What is the population density of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a population density of roughly 31.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $119.80 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,218.
What currency is used in Venezuela?
Venezuela uses the Bolívar (VES), with the symbol Bs.
Where is Venezuela located?
Venezuela is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Venezuela called?
People from Venezuela are referred to as Venezuelan.
What is the phone calling code for Venezuela?
The international dialing code for Venezuela is +58.
What is the internet domain for Venezuela?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Venezuela is .ve.
What time zone is Venezuela in?
Venezuela uses the America/Caracas time zone.
What is Venezuela known for?
Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.