Brazil vs Argentina
Side-by-side economic and demographic comparison · 2026 data · Source: IMF & World Bank
Brazil and Argentina are South America's two largest economies with a long history of economic rivalry. Brazil's economy is roughly four times Argentina's, driven by agriculture (world's largest soybean and beef exporter), mining, and a diversified industrial base. Argentina has been plagued by recurring debt crises, hyperinflation, and currency devaluations — experiencing its worst economic crisis in 2024 before radical reform measures. Both countries are major agricultural exporters but have taken very different economic policy approaches.
Brazil has a GDP of $2.29T compared to Argentina's $667.92B, making it 3.4x larger. Brazil's population is 212.0M vs Argentina's 45.7M. Across 12 key indicators, Argentina leads in 7 categories. All data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
| Indicator |  Brazil |  Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (USD) | $2.29T✓ | $667.92B |
| GDP per Capita | $10,709 | $13,895✓ |
| GDP Growth (%) | 1.9% | 4.0%✓ |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) | $24,108 | $32,818✓ |
| Population | 212.0M✓ | 45.7M |
| Life Expectancy | 75.8 years | 77.4 years✓ |
| Inflation (%) | 4.0%✓ | 16.4% |
| Unemployment (%) | 7.3% | 6.6%✓ |
| Govt Debt (% GDP) | 95.0% | 73.6%✓ |
| Fertility Rate | 1.6✓ | 1.5 |
| Gini Index | 51.6 | 42.4✓ |
| CO₂ per Capita (t) | 2.3✓ | 4 |
Summary
Brazil has a GDP of $2.29T compared to Argentina's $667.92B, making the former economy 3.4x larger. In terms of population, Brazil has 212.0M people while Argentina has 45.7M. Across the 12 indicators compared, Brazil leads in 5 and Argentina leads in 7.
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