Argentina Facts
Capital of ArgentinaThe capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 46.2 million |
| Total area | 2,780,400 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 17 people per km² |
| Currency | Argentine peso (ARS) |
| Region | South America |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 46.2 million people = 46,200,000 people. Divided by 2,780,400 km²: 16.62 people per km², which rounds to 17.
Check it backwards
17 × 2,780,400 km² ≈ 46,154,640 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
How many people live in Argentina?
About 46.2 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 17 people per km².
How big is Argentina?
Argentina covers 2,780,400 km² in total area.
What currency does Argentina use?
The Argentine peso (ARS).