Brazil and Argentina are the top 2 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 in area, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil is three times the size of 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 square kilometers
- Area of Argentina – around 2.78 million square kilometers
Which country has a larger population, Brazil or Argentina?
- Population of Brazil – 203.1 million (2022)
- Population of Argentina – 47.3 million (2022)
Brazil vs Argentina GDP
| 2023 IMF | Brazil | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | $2.13 trillion | $621.83 billion |
| GDP rank | 9th | 24th |
| GDP (PPP) | $4.1 trillion | $1.24 trillion |
Top 3 largest cities in Brazil
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- BrasÃlia
Top 3 largest cities in Argentina
- Buenos Aires
- Córdoba
- Rosario
In which of these countries the life expectancy is higher?
The life expectancy is higher in Argentina (75.4) as compared with Brazil (72.8).
Overview
| Brazil | Argentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 203.1 million (2022) | 47.3 million (2022) |
| Capital city | BrasÃlia | Buenos Aires |
| Largest city | São Paulo | Buenos Aires |
| Most spoken language | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Currency | Brazilian Real | Argentine Peso |
| Life expectancy (UN/2021) | 72.8 | 75.4 |
| Most popular sport | Football (Soccer) | Football (Soccer) |
| Largest economic sector | Service sector | Service sector |
| GDP rank in South America | 1st | 2nd |
Geography
| Brazil | Argentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | South America | South America |
| Highest mountain peak | Pico da Neblina (2,995 m/9,826 ft) | Aconcagua (6,960.8 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. | Paraguay, Uruguay, Salado, Colorado, Paraná, Pilcomayo, Bermejo, etc |
| Area | around 8.51 million square kilometers | around 2.78 million square kilometers |
| Area rank in the world | 5th | 8th |
| Area rank in South America | 1st | 2nd |
(Also read: USA vs Brazil | USA and Brazil – country comparison)
Tourism
| Brazil | Argentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Popular places to visit | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Manaus, Salvador, BrasÃlia, Fortaleza, Florianópolis, etc. | Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Iberá National Park, Salta, Bariloche, Mendoza, etc. |
| Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 23 | 12 |
| Tourism ranking in South America (2022) | 3rd | 2nd |
