Which has more people, Argentina or Brazil?

Argentina has a population of 46,003,734 (35th of 235 countries) and Brazil has 213,562,666 (7th of 235).

How do Argentina and Brazil compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Argentina 77.5 (78th of 215), Brazil 76.0 (97th of 215) among countries. Argentina ranks better.

How do Argentina and Brazil compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Argentina $32,587 (68th of 184), Brazil $23,433 (82nd of 184) among countries. Argentina ranks better.

Where does Argentina beat Brazil most clearly?

Argentina ranks far ahead on STD Rate Male (STD Rates by Country): 8,156 per 100k vs 20,873 per 100k; Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 0.02 vs 0.47; Parliamentary Representation of Women (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 43.2% vs 18.4%.

Where does Brazil beat Argentina most clearly?

Brazil ranks far ahead on Forest Cover Percentage (Forest Cover by Country): 59.0% vs 10.3%; Forest Area (Trees by Country): 59.0% vs 10.3%; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $39.57 vs $149.12.

Argentina vs Brazil

Brazil comes out ahead of Argentina on 317 of 635 statistics where one end is better, to 303 with 15 ties. Argentina leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Travel and 5 more categories. Brazil leads on Tech & Business, Environment and Economics and 1 more category.

635 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Argentina

Wins: 303
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 8

Brazil

Wins: 317
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 4

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Argentina	Brazil
Population	46,003,734 35th of 235	213,562,666 7th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.5 78th of 215	76.0 97th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$32,587 68th of 184	$23,433 82nd of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	7.15% 127th of 181	5.97% 109th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.4% tied 139th of 214	99.8% tied 125th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.0 tied 70th of 195	12.3 tied 96th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$14,898 65th of 185	$10,713 80th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationArgentina · 9 statistics
Tech & BusinessBrazil · 21 statistics
Crime & SafetyArgentina · 47 statistics
TravelArgentina · 10 statistics
EnvironmentBrazil · 44 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningArgentina · 3 statistics
LawArgentina · 8 statistics
EconomicsBrazil · 81 statistics
CultureArgentina · 72 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyArgentina · 37 statistics
PopulationArgentina · 19 statistics
HealthBrazil · 208 statistics
Politics & GovernmentEven · 40 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Argentina	Brazil
STD Rate MaleSTD Rates by Country	8,156 per 100k 39th of 201	20,873 per 100k 184th of 201
Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.02 tied 32nd of 179	0.47 173rd of 179
Forest Cover PercentageForest Cover by Country	10.3% 164th of 207	59.0% 29th of 207
Forest AreaTrees by Country	10.3% 165th of 209	59.0% 29th of 209
Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women	43.2% 21st of 197	18.4% tied 146th of 197
Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country	$149.12 186th of 189	$39.57 71st of 189
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	5% tied 34th of 189	2.2% tied 148th of 189
V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.52 tied 109th of 175	0.92 tied 13th of 175
Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country	$65.78 186th of 205	$17.09 tied 75th of 205
Local Purchasing Power Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	41.1 93rd of 136	117.6 21st of 136
Education Rank (WT20)Education Rankings by Country	38th 38th of 202	145th 145th of 202
Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country	$567 LCU/INT 20th of 182	$3 LCU/INT 110th of 182
Renewable Energy Consumption as % of Total ConsumptionRenewable Energy by Country	9.2% 148th of 206	46.5% 53rd of 206
Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	46.7 115th of 179	63.9 34th of 179
Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1%Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country	15.1% tied 91st of 171	22.2% 17th of 171
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	0.87 85th of 174	2.77 161st of 174
Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	8,275 per 100k 126th of 204	6,681 per 100k 37th of 204
Economic Freedom ScoreFreest Countries	4.48 157th of 163	6.57 86th of 163
EFW Score (Fraser)Capitalist Countries	4.5 157th of 163	6.6 87th of 163
GDP Growth WBGDP Growth by Country	-1.6% 178th of 190	2.9% tied 97th of 190
Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	1,819 per 100k 108th of 201	1,215 per 100k 25th of 201
Women, Peace and Security Index (WPSI)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	0.791 47th of 180	0.632 118th of 180
Snakebite Death Rate 1990-2019Snake Bite Deaths by Country	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 160	0.11 per 100k 95th of 160
Total Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	23.2% tied 110th of 167	11.5% 47th of 167
Education IndexEducation Index by Country	0.9 tied 20th of 192	0.72 tied 91st of 192
Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries	97th 96th of 132	47th 47th of 132
Total Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	23.2% tied 117th of 167	11.5% 56th of 167
Overall Criminality Score (GOCI)Crime Rate by Country	5.3 tied 108th of 192	7.1 179th of 192
% of Rural Population with Access to ElectricityCountries without Electricity	100.0% tied 1st of 212	97.3% 142nd of 212
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	64.62 per 100k 101st of 204	179.91 per 100k 174th of 204

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Quick answers

Which is better, Argentina or Brazil?: Brazil comes out ahead of Argentina on 317 of 635 statistics where one end is better, to 303 with 15 ties. Argentina leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Travel and 5 more categories. Brazil leads on Tech & Business, Environment and Economics and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Argentina or Brazil?: Argentina has a population of 46,003,734 (35th of 235 countries) and Brazil has 213,562,666 (7th of 235).
How do Argentina and Brazil compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Argentina 77.5 (78th of 215), Brazil 76.0 (97th of 215) among countries. Argentina ranks better.
How do Argentina and Brazil compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Argentina $32,587 (68th of 184), Brazil $23,433 (82nd of 184) among countries. Argentina ranks better.
Where does Argentina beat Brazil most clearly?: Argentina ranks far ahead on STD Rate Male (STD Rates by Country): 8,156 per 100k vs 20,873 per 100k; Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 0.02 vs 0.47; Parliamentary Representation of Women (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 43.2% vs 18.4%.
Where does Brazil beat Argentina most clearly?: Brazil ranks far ahead on Forest Cover Percentage (Forest Cover by Country): 59.0% vs 10.3%; Forest Area (Trees by Country): 59.0% vs 10.3%; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $39.57 vs $149.12.

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