Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Argentina  | Peru  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Argentine Republic | Republic of Peru |
Continent  | South America | South America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Buenos Aires | Lima |
Latitude  | 34° 36′ S | 10° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 58° 23′ W | 76° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Argentina is 2,780,400 sq km, and the total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km. Argentina is bigger than Peru by 1,495,184 sq km. Argentina is around 2.16 times bigger than Peru.
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,780,400 Sq km | 1,285,216 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,495,184 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 1,073,500 Sq Mile | 496,225 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 577,275 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.57 % | 0.41 % |
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Buenos Aires | Lima |
Demonyms  | Argentine, Argentinian | Peruvian |
Official Languages  | Spanish | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 78.2 % | 94.5 % |
The people of Argentina are called Argentine, Argentinian, and the people of Peru are called Peruvian.
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Argentine peso | Peruvian sol |
Currency Symbol  | ARS | PEN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +54 | +51 |
Internet TLD  | .ar | .pe |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | AR | PE |
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Himno Nacional Argentino | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Argentine National Anthem | National Anthem of Peru |
National Animal  | Rufous Hornero | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock |
National Bird  | Rufous Hornero | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
National Flower  | Ceibo | Kantutua |
National Sport  | Pato | Paleta Frontón |
National Colors  | Light blue and white | Red and white |
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 18th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 06:13 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC-3 (Argentina Standard Time) | UTC-5 (Peru Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-3 (Argentina Standard Time) | UTC-5 (Peru Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Argentina is [06:13 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Argentina as of 2023 is estimated to be around 46,654,581, and the total population of Peru as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,352,719.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Argentina had 12,301,862 more people than Peru.
The annual Population Growth in Argentina is 1.01% and the annual population growth in Peru is 1.35%.
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.4 % | 18.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.1 % | 74.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 10.5 % | 7.78 % |
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Buenos Aires | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 06:13 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 19.74 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 0.45 km/hr, 23 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 49 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.88 (Births Per Woman) | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 142.42 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.79 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 8.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (108.8 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Road injury ( 14.1 people per 100K population) | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 8.8 (people per 100K population) | 12.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 8.37 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.17 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Argentina, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 108.8 people per 100,000 people in Argentina, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 47.2 people per 100,000 people in Peru, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Argentina, spent [ 9.71% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Peru, spent [ 6.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 47.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 35.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 8.04 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Argentina, are 1.30 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Peru.
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