Argentina

Argentine Republic

"A large South American country with diverse landscapes, from the Pampas to Patagonia."

South America
UN Member
G20
Mercosur

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Presidential Republic

Capital City

Buenos Aires

-34.58°, -58.67°

Official Languages

Guaraní, Spanish

Population

45.54M

Total Area

2.78M km²

Population Density

16.38 people per km²

Currency

Argentine peso

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#34
45,538,401

Total Population+0.3%

2023
#62
77.4 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#24
92.5%

Urban Population

2023
#141
1.50

Fertility Rate

2023
#48
89.2%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#22
$646.1B

GDP-1.6%

2023
#63
$14.2K

GDP per Capita

2023
#129
7.9%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#134
42.4

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Argentina

What is the capital of Argentina?

Argentina's capital city is Buenos Aires.

What is the population of Argentina?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Argentina is approximately 45.54M people. This makes it the 34th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Argentina?

Argentina spans a total area of approximately 2,780,400 square kilometers (1,073,518 square miles).

Which continent is Argentina in?

Argentina is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.

What is the GDP of Argentina?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Argentina is approximately $646.08B USD. This ranks Argentina as the 22nd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.