Brazil and Argentina are the top two largest countries in South America. Together they cover 63% – 64% of the continent. The following is a comparison between these two countries. Let’s read.
Brazil vs Argentina – country comparison
Which country is larger, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil is three times larger than Argentina. Brazil is the fifth-largest country in the world. Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world.
Area of Brazil – around 8.51 million sq km
Area of Argentina – around 2.78 million sq km
Which country has a larger population, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil is one of the most populated countries in the world. Argentina, on the other hand, is sparsely populated.
Population of Brazil – 217.6 million (2024 estimate)
Population of Argentina – 46.1 million (2024 estimate)
Brazil and Argentina GDP comparison
2023 IMF
Brazil
Argentina
Currency
Brazilian Real
Argentine Peso
GDP (nominal)
$2.17 trillion
$645.51 billion
GDP per capita
$10.27 thousand
$13.82 thousand
GDP (PPP)
$4.46 trillion
$1.37 trillion
Life
Brazil
Argentina
Life expectancy at birth (UN/2023)
75.85
77.39
Human Development Index rank (2022)
89th
48th
Human Development Index value
0.760
0.849
Overview
Brazil
Argentina
Area
around 8.51 million sq km
around 2.78 million sq km
Population
217.6 million (2024 estimate)
46.1 million (2024 estimate)
Capital city
BrasÃlia
Buenos Aires
Largest city
São Paulo
Buenos Aires
Top 3 largest cities
1. São Paulo 2. Rio de Janeiro 3. BrasÃlia
1. Buenos Aires 2. Córdoba 3. Rosario
Most spoken language
Portuguese
Spanish
Most popular sport
Football (Soccer)
Football (Soccer)
São Paulo, BrazilBuenos Aires, Argentina
Geography
Brazil
Argentina
Region
South America
South America
Highest mountain peak
Pico da Neblina (2,995 m/9,826 ft)
Aconcagua (6,961 m/22,837 ft)
Largest island
Marajó (40,100 sq km)
Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego
Major rivers
Amazon, Paraná, San Francisco, Araguaia, Tocantins, Paraguay, etc.
