🇦🇷 Facts

Population
45,696,159 (World Bank, latest complete year: 2024)
GDP (current US$)
US$638.37B (World Bank, latest complete year: 2024)
Languages
Spanish; English (business)
Capital
Buenos Aires
Provinces
23 + CABA
Time Zone
UTC−3 (ART)
Area
2.78M km²
ISO
AR
Verified: 2026-03-05
Primary sources: World Bank, Argentina.gob.ar
Reference window: latest complete year data where applicable

Geography

From the Andes to the Atlantic, Argentina covers sub‑tropical to sub‑polar zones. Patagonia dominates the south; the Pampas drive agriculture; Cuyo and the Northwest host wine and mining; Mesopotamia is riverine and forested.

Population

World Bank's latest complete value is 45,696,159 for 2024 (API metadata last updated on 2026-02-24). Large urban concentration continues to shape logistics, labor markets, and service exports.

Government & Politics

Federal presidential system with bicameral Congress and an independent judiciary. Provincial autonomy produces varied tax and regulatory regimes; verify local incentives and compliance rules when entering new provinces.

Economy

Key sectors include agribusiness, energy, manufacturing, and knowledge services. For operational decisions, follow BCRA and ARCA communications because tax and FX rules can change quickly.

FX — 90-day chart (USD to ARS)

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Map & Sources

References (checked on 2026-03-05): World Bank population API; World Bank GDP API; Argentina.gob.ar provinces; DNM; ARCA.