culture
Tango music and dance originated in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late 19th century, and is now recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Argentina
Argentine Republic
Population, GDP, and key facts about Argentina — updated for 2026.
Capital · BUENOS AIRESContinent · AMERICASISO · ARG
Argentina quick facts
- Population
- 45,696,159
- Area
- 2,780,400 km²
- Population density
- 17 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 638.4 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 14K
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Currency
- Argentine peso ($, ARS)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 296.9/month · $ 271,571/month (2024)
- Languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
Argentina at human scale
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Compare Argentina with any country →Argentina's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 58%Nuclear · 7%Renewables · 35%
- Natural gas53%
- Hydropower17%
- Wind12%
- Nuclear7%
- Oil4%
- Solar3%
- Bioenergy2%
- Coal2%
Share of Argentina's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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geography
Argentina's Aconcagua, at 6,961 meters, is the highest peak in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Argentina
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
What is Argentina's population?
Argentina has a population of 45,696,159.
What is Argentina's GDP per capita?
Argentina's GDP per capita is US$ 14K.
What is the currency of Argentina?
The currency of Argentina is the Argentine peso (ARS).
What is the minimum wage in Argentina?
Argentina's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 296.9 per month (as of 2024) — $ 271,571 per month in local currency.
Is Argentina bigger than Colombia?
Argentina is about 2.4× the size of Colombia by land area.
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Play Guess the Country →Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.