Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Peru  | Argentina  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Peru | Argentine Republic |
Continent  | South America | South America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lima | Buenos Aires |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ S | 34° 36′ S |
Longitude  | 76° 0′ 0″ W | 58° 23′ W |
The total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km, and the total area of Argentina is 2,780,400 sq km. Peru is smaller than Argentina by 1,495,184 sq km. Peru is around 2.16 times smaller than Argentina.
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,285,216 Sq km | 2,780,400 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,495,184 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 496,225 Sq Mile | 1,073,500 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 577,275 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.41 % | 1.57 % |
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lima | Buenos Aires |
Demonyms  | Peruvian | Argentine, Argentinian |
Official Languages  | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | Spanish |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Federal presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 94.5 % | 78.2 % |
The people of Peru are called Peruvian, and the people of Argentina are called Argentine, Argentinian.
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Peruvian sol | Argentine peso |
Currency Symbol  | PEN | ARS |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +51 | +54 |
Internet TLD  | .pe | .ar |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PE | AR |
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre | Himno Nacional Argentino |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Peru | Argentine National Anthem |
National Animal  | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock | Rufous Hornero |
National Bird  | Andean Cock-of-the-rock | Rufous Hornero |
National Flower  | Kantutua | Ceibo |
National Sport  | Paleta Frontón | Pato |
National Colors  | Red and white | Light blue and white |
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 11:12 AM | 01:12 PM |
Timezones  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-3 (Argentina Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-3 (Argentina Standard 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 Peru is [11:12 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Argentina is [01:12 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Peru is [ 2 hours ] behind of Argentina.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Peru as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,352,719, and the total population of Argentina as of 2023 is estimated to be around 46,654,581.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Peru had 12,301,862 less people than Argentina.
The annual Population Growth in Peru is 1.35% and the annual population growth in Argentina is 1.01%.
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 16.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.1 % | 73.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.78 % | 10.5 % |
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lima | Buenos Aires |
Current Time | 11:12 AM | 01:12 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 22.14 Degree Celsius | 16.55 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.63 km/hr, 170 Degree | 4.47 km/hr, 180 Degree |
Humidity  | 73 % | 57 % |
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) | 1.88 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 142.42 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.79 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 8.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (108.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 14.1 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.7 (people per 100K population) | 8.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 8.37 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.17 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Peru, is [ Lower respiratory infections ]. Around 47.2 people per 100,000 people in Peru, are dying of Lower respiratory infections.
Similarly, around 108.8 people per 100,000 people in Argentina, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Peru, spent [ 6.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Argentina, spent [ 9.71% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Peru | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 47.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 35.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 8.04 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Peru, are 1.30 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Argentina.
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