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Overview
Argentina has 10% more people than Canada: 45.85 million against 41.65 million (2025).
Canada's economy is 3.4 times the size of Argentina's, at $2.32T versus $683.10B.
Per person, Canada is the wealthier of the two: $55,698 against $14,898 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Argentina | Canada | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $683.10B | Higher: $2.32T | 2025 | $633.27B / $2.24T |
| GDP per capita | $14,898 | Higher: $55,698 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 1.7% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 219.9% | Lower: 2.1% | 2024 / 2025 | — / 2.4% |
| Unemployment | 7.1% | Lower: 6.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 46 | 83 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $811 | Higher: $4,121 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $297 | Higher: $2,106 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.91 | $5.81 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 45.85 million | 41.65 million | 2025 | 45.42 million / 39.19 million |
| Population growth | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 32.9 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.50 | 1.33 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 yrs | Higher: 82.1 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 92% | 83% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 90% | Higher: 94% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 2,780,400 km² | 9,984,670 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 16.5/km² | 4.2/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 171 Mt | 533 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.7 t | 13.4 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.18B | $29.35B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 103,000 | 72,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Argentina is growing faster: 4.4% annual GDP growth versus 1.7%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 2.1%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Argentina: a price level of 46 versus 83 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Canada: $4,121 against $811 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Argentina is the younger society: median age 32.9 versus 40.6 years.
Life expectancy is 4.6 years longer in Canada (82.1 vs 77.5).
Geography
By land area, Argentina is 72% smaller than Canada: 2,780,400 km² versus 9,984,670 km².
Argentina is far more densely settled: 16 people per km² against 4.
Military
Canada spends 7.0 times as much on defence as Argentina: $29.35B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Argentina fields the larger armed forces: 103,000 personnel against 72,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Argentina bigger than Canada?
- Canada is larger by land area. Argentina covers 2,780,400 km² while Canada covers 9,984,670 km², so Canada is 3.6 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Argentina or Canada?
- Argentina has the larger population: 45.85 million versus 41.65 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Argentina richer than Canada?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Canada is richer: $55,698 against $14,898. Total GDP tells the same story: $683.10B for Argentina versus $2.32T for Canada.
- Who spends more on their military, Argentina or Canada?
- Canada spends more: $29.35B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).