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Argentina Population by Provinces

Argentina is a federal republic consisting of 23 provinces and one autonomous city (Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires), which serves as the federal capital. Each province and the capital have their own constitutions under a federal system.

The population is concentrated in a few provinces, while others have vast areas with relatively small populations. Understanding the provincial population distribution is key for demographic, economic, and urban planning purposes.

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Argentina Provinces by Population (2022 Census)

Buenos Aires Province is the most populous, excluding the population of the autonomous city of Buenos Aires. It includes the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area, but not the city proper.

Next comes Córdoba, with about 4 million inhabitants. Almost 41% live in Córdoba city and its surroundings, making it Argentina’s second-largest metro area. Santa Fe ranks third with 3.5 million people.

All Provinces by Population (2022)

RankProvincePopulation (2022)
1Buenos Aires17,569,053
2Córdoba3,978,984
3Santa Fe3,556,522
4Autonomous City of Buenos Aires3,120,612
5Mendoza2,014,533
6Tucumán1,703,186
7Salta1,440,672
8Entre Ríos1,426,426
9Misiones1,280,960
10Corrientes1,197,553
11Chaco1,142,963
12Santiago del Estero1,054,028
13San Juan818,234
14Jujuy797,955
15Río Negro762,067
16Neuquén726,590
17Formosa606,941
18Chubut603,120
19San Luis540,905
20Catamarca429,556
21La Rioja384,607
22La Pampa366,022
23Santa Cruz333,473
24Tierra del Fuego190,641

Source: National Census of Population

Top 5 Most Populous Provinces

RankProvincePopulation (2022)
1Buenos Aires17,569,053
2Córdoba3,978,984
3Santa Fe3,556,522
4Autonomous City of Buenos Aires3,120,612
5Mendoza2,014,533

Least Populated Provinces

RankProvincePopulation (2022)
1Tierra del Fuego190,641
2Santa Cruz333,473
3La Pampa366,022
4La Rioja384,607
5Catamarca429,556

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Argentina Provinces by Area and Density

Argentina’s provinces vary greatly in size and population density. Buenos Aires Province is the largest by population and area, while Santa Cruz, Chubut, and Río Negro are also very large but sparsely populated.

The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires has the highest population density, followed by Tucumán.

Provinces by Area and Density

RankProvinceArea (sq km)Density (people/sq km)
1Buenos Aires307,57157.12
2Santa Cruz243,9431.36
3Chubut224,6862.68
4Río Negro203,0133.75
5Córdoba165,32124.06
6Salta155,4889.26
7Mendoza148,82713.53
8La Pampa143,4402.55
9Santiago del Estero136,3517.73
10Santa Fe133,00726.73
11Catamarca102,6024.18
12Chaco99,63311.47
13Neuquén94,0787.72
14La Rioja89,6804.28
15San Juan89,6519.12
16Corrientes88,19913.57
17Entre Ríos78,78118.10
18San Luis76,7487.04
19Formosa72,0668.42
20Jujuy53,21914.99
21Misiones29,80142.98
22Tucumán22,52475.61
23Tierra del Fuego21,2638.96
24City of Buenos Aires20315,372.47

Source: National Census of Population

Top 5 Largest Provinces by Area

RankProvinceArea (sq km)
1Buenos Aires307,571
2Santa Cruz243,943
3Chubut224,686
4Río Negro203,013
5Córdoba165,321

Most Densely Populated Provinces

RankProvinceDensity (people/sq km)
1City of Buenos Aires15,372.47
2Tucumán75.61
3Buenos Aires57.12
4Misiones42.98
5Santa Fe26.73

 

Top Cities in Argentina by Population (2015 Census)

Argentina’s largest cities concentrate much of the country’s population and economic activity. Buenos Aires is the biggest and most important, followed by Córdoba, Rosario, and Mendoza, which serve as major regional hubs. These cities highlight Argentina’s urbanization, with dense populations and key cultural, political, and commercial roles. 

RankCityProvincePopulation
1Buenos AiresAutonomous City3,054,000
2CórdobaCórdoba1,519,000
3RosarioSanta Fe1,429,000
4MendozaMendoza1,082,000
5San Miguel de TucumánTucumán868,000
6La PlataBuenos Aires836,000
7Mar del PlataBuenos Aires633,000
8SaltaSalta625,000
9Santa FeSanta Fe530,000
10San JuanSan Juan513,000
11ResistenciaChaco409,000
12Santiago del EsteroSantiago del Estero406,000
13CorrientesCorrientes383,000
14PosadasMisiones355,000
15San Salvador de JujuyJujuy338,000
16NeuquénNeuquén309,000
17Bahía BlancaBuenos Aires307,000
18ParanáEntre Ríos274,000
19FormosaFormosa258,000
20San LuisSan Luis218,000

Source: Census 2015

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