Country comparison
Brazil Argentina
How do Brazil and Argentina compare on area, population, economy and living standards? Every figure below comes from open data, computed at build time.
Brazil vs Argentina at a glance
- Brazil's surface area is larger: about 3.1× Argentina's (8,510,420 km² vs 2,780,400 km²).
- Brazil's population is larger: about 4.6× Argentina's (212.8M vs 45.9M).
- Brazil's GDP (total) is larger: about 3.3× Argentina's ($2.3T vs $683.1B).
- Brazil's GDP per capita is about 72% of Argentina's.
Brazil vs Argentina in the world: GDP per capita
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| Metric | Brazil | Argentina | A vs B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population & land | |||
| Population | 212.8M (2025) | 45.9M (2025) | 4.6× |
| Population growth | 0.4% (2025) | 0.3% (2025) | 1.1× |
| Urban population share | 88.2% (2025) | 92.4% (2025) | 95% |
| Population aged 65+ | 11.5% (2025) | 12.6% (2025) | 91% |
| Fertility rate | 1.6 (2024) | 1.5 (2024) | 1.1× |
| Birth rate | 12.1‰ (2024) | 11.1‰ (2024) | 1.1× |
| Death rate | 7.1‰ (2024) | 7.7‰ (2024) | 91% |
| Net migration | -217.3K (2025) | 2.9K (2025) | N/A |
| Surface area | 8,510,420 km² (2023) | 2,780,400 km² (2023) | 3.1× |
| Population densityderived | 25.0/km² (2025) | 16.5/km² (2025) | 1.5× |
| Economy | |||
| GDP (total) | $2.3T (2025) | $683.1B (2025) | 3.3× |
| GDP per capita | $10,713 (2025) | $14,898 (2025) | 72% |
| GNI per capita | $10,550 (2025) | $14,650 (2025) | 72% |
| GDP growth (annual) | 2.3% (2025) | 4.4% (2025) | 52% |
| Inflation rate | 5.0% (2025) | 219.9% (2024) | 2% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% (2025) | 7.1% (2025) | 84% |
| Gini index | 50.3 (2024) | 42.4 (2024) | 1.2× |
| Poverty rate ($2.15/day) | 3.0% (2024) | 1.0% (2024) | 3.0× |
| Trade & industry | |||
| Exports share of GDP | 17.8% (2025) | 15.6% (2025) | 1.1× |
| Imports share of GDP | 17.5% (2025) | 14.8% (2025) | 1.2× |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 6.1% (2025) | 5.5% (2025) | 1.1× |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 11.8% (2025) | 13.6% (2025) | 87% |
| International tourist arrivals | 6.4M (2019) | 7.4M (2019) | 86% |
| Tourism receipts | $3.1B (2020) | $1.7B (2020) | 1.8× |
| Health & education | |||
| Life expectancy | 76.0 years (2024) | 77.5 years (2024) | 98% |
| Infant mortality | 12.3‰ (2024) | 8.0‰ (2024) | 1.5× |
| Under-five mortality | 14.2‰ (2024) | 9.5‰ (2024) | 1.5× |
| DPT immunization | 91.0% (2024) | 75.0% (2024) | 1.2× |
| Hospital beds | 2.5 per 1,000 (2021) | 3.4 per 1,000 (2022) | 75% |
| Health spending share of GDP | 9.7% (2023) | 10.3% (2023) | 95% |
| Secondary school enrollment | 104.1% (2024) | 105.6% (2023) | 99% |
| Education spending share of GDP | 5.6% (2022) | 5.0% (2023) | 1.1× |
| Society & living | |||
| Human Development Index | 0.786 (2023) | 0.865 (2023) | 91% |
| Internet users | 84.5% (2024) | 89.7% (2024) | 94% |
| Mobile subscriptions | 101.9 per 100 (2024) | 140.2 per 100 (2024) | 73% |
| Fixed broadband | 24.1 per 100 (2024) | 26.1 per 100 (2024) | 92% |
| Electricity access | 99.8% (2024) | 98.4% (2024) | 1.0× |
| Environment & security | |||
| CO₂ emissions per capita | 2.3 t (2024) | 4.0 t (2024) | 58% |
| CO₂ emissions (total)derived | 491 Mt (2024) | 183 Mt (2024) | 2.7× |
| Renewable electricity share | 77.4% (2021) | 25.5% (2021) | 3.0× |
| Renewable energy consumption | 46.5% (2021) | 9.2% (2021) | 5.1× |
| Forest area | 59.0% (2023) | 10.3% (2023) | 5.7× |
| Agricultural land | 28.3% (2023) | 42.4% (2023) | 67% |
| Arable land | 6.7% (2023) | 14.8% (2023) | 45% |
| PM2.5 exposure | 13.4 µg/m³ (2023) | 14.3 µg/m³ (2023) | 93% |
| Military spending | 1.0% (2024) | 0.6% (2024) | 1.6× |
Population density is our own derived metric: latest population ÷ the displayed surface area (World Bank surface-area figures where available) — so it can differ from the World Bank's own land-area-based density.
Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Currencies
- BRL
- Subregion
- South America
Argentina
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
- Currencies
- ARS
- Subregion
- South America
Brazil vs Argentina in five metrics
Full metric comparison
| Metric | Brazil | Argentina | A vs B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population & land | |||
| Population | 212.8M (2025) | 45.9M (2025) | 4.6× |
| Population growth | 0.4% (2025) | 0.3% (2025) | 1.1× |
| Urban population share | 88.2% (2025) | 92.4% (2025) | 95% |
| Population aged 65+ | 11.5% (2025) | 12.6% (2025) | 91% |
| Fertility rate | 1.6 (2024) | 1.5 (2024) | 1.1× |
| Birth rate | 12.1‰ (2024) | 11.1‰ (2024) | 1.1× |
| Death rate | 7.1‰ (2024) | 7.7‰ (2024) | 91% |
| Net migration | -217.3K (2025) | 2.9K (2025) | N/A |
| Surface area | 8,510,420 km² (2023) | 2,780,400 km² (2023) | 3.1× |
| Population density derived | 25.0/km² (2025) | 16.5/km² (2025) | 1.5× |
| Economy | |||
| GDP (total) | $2.3T (2025) | $683.1B (2025) | 3.3× |
| GDP per capita | $10,713 (2025) | $14,898 (2025) | 72% |
| GNI per capita | $10,550 (2025) | $14,650 (2025) | 72% |
| GDP growth (annual) | 2.3% (2025) | 4.4% (2025) | 52% |
| Inflation rate | 5.0% (2025) | 219.9% (2024) | 2% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% (2025) | 7.1% (2025) | 84% |
| Gini index | 50.3 (2024) | 42.4 (2024) | 1.2× |
| Poverty rate ($2.15/day) | 3.0% (2024) | 1.0% (2024) | 3.0× |
| Trade & industry | |||
| Exports share of GDP | 17.8% (2025) | 15.6% (2025) | 1.1× |
| Imports share of GDP | 17.5% (2025) | 14.8% (2025) | 1.2× |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 6.1% (2025) | 5.5% (2025) | 1.1× |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 11.8% (2025) | 13.6% (2025) | 87% |
| International tourist arrivals | 6.4M (2019) | 7.4M (2019) | 86% |
| Tourism receipts | $3.1B (2020) | $1.7B (2020) | 1.8× |
| Health & education | |||
| Life expectancy | 76.0 years (2024) | 77.5 years (2024) | 98% |
| Infant mortality | 12.3‰ (2024) | 8.0‰ (2024) | 1.5× |
| Under-five mortality | 14.2‰ (2024) | 9.5‰ (2024) | 1.5× |
| DPT immunization | 91.0% (2024) | 75.0% (2024) | 1.2× |
| Hospital beds | 2.5 per 1,000 (2021) | 3.4 per 1,000 (2022) | 75% |
| Health spending share of GDP | 9.7% (2023) | 10.3% (2023) | 95% |
| Secondary school enrollment | 104.1% (2024) | 105.6% (2023) | 99% |
| Education spending share of GDP | 5.6% (2022) | 5.0% (2023) | 1.1× |
| Society & living | |||
| Human Development Index | 0.786 (2023) | 0.865 (2023) | 91% |
| Internet users | 84.5% (2024) | 89.7% (2024) | 94% |
| Mobile subscriptions | 101.9 per 100 (2024) | 140.2 per 100 (2024) | 73% |
| Fixed broadband | 24.1 per 100 (2024) | 26.1 per 100 (2024) | 92% |
| Electricity access | 99.8% (2024) | 98.4% (2024) | 1.0× |
| Environment & security | |||
| CO₂ emissions per capita | 2.3 t (2024) | 4.0 t (2024) | 58% |
| CO₂ emissions (total) derived | 491 Mt (2024) | 183 Mt (2024) | 2.7× |
| Renewable electricity share | 77.4% (2021) | 25.5% (2021) | 3.0× |
| Renewable energy consumption | 46.5% (2021) | 9.2% (2021) | 5.1× |
| Forest area | 59.0% (2023) | 10.3% (2023) | 5.7× |
| Agricultural land | 28.3% (2023) | 42.4% (2023) | 67% |
| Arable land | 6.7% (2023) | 14.8% (2023) | 45% |
| PM2.5 exposure | 13.4 µg/m³ (2023) | 14.3 µg/m³ (2023) | 93% |
| Military spending | 1.0% (2024) | 0.6% (2024) | 1.6× |
Population density is our own derived metric: latest population ÷ the displayed surface area (World Bank surface-area figures where available) — so it can differ from the World Bank's own land-area-based density.
Reference facts
| Metric | Brazil | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brasília | Buenos Aires |
| Languages | Portuguese | Guaraní, Spanish |
| Currencies | BRL | ARS |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil's surface area is larger: about 3.1× Argentina's (8,510,420 km² vs 2,780,400 km²).
Which has a larger population, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil's population is larger: about 4.6× Argentina's (212.8M vs 45.9M).
Which economy is larger, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil's GDP (total) is larger: about 3.3× Argentina's ($2.3T vs $683.1B).
Which has a higher GDP per capita, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil's GDP per capita is smaller: about 72% of Argentina's ($10,713 vs $14,898).
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Data & method
Indicators: World Bank Open Data, 43 indicators — CC BY 4.0 © World Bank — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; Surface area (sq. km) — CC BY 4.0 © World Bank — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; Human Development Index — CC BY 3.0 IGO © United Nations Development Programme — https://hdr.undp.org/terms-use
Boundaries: Natural Earth 1:110m (public domain); surface areas follow the World Bank AG.SRF.TOTL.K2 figures, with mledoze/countries (or a measured Natural Earth boundary, marked †) only where World Bank coverage is missing.
Reference facts (capital, languages, currencies, subregion): mledoze/countries (ODbL).