The statistic shows the largest countries in South America, based on land area. Brazil is the largest country by far, with a total area of over 8.5 million square kilometers, followed by Argentina, with almost 2.8 million square kilometers.

Based on land area, Brazil is the largest country in Latin America by far, with a total area of over 8.5 million square kilometers. Argentina follows with almost 2.8 million square kilometers. Cuba, whose surface area extends over almost 111,000 square kilometers, is the Caribbean country with the largest territory.

Brazil: a country with a lot to offer

Brazil's borders reach nearly half of the South American subcontinent, making it the fifth-largest country in the world and the third-largest country in the Western Hemisphere. Along with its landmass, Brazil also boasts the largest population and economy in the region. Although Brasília is the capital, the most significant portion of the country's population is concentrated along its coastline in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

South America: a region of extreme geographic variation

With the Andes mountain range in the West, the Amazon Rainforest in the East, the Equator in the North, and Cape Horn as the Southern-most continental tip, South America has some of the most diverse climatic and ecological terrains in the world. At its core, its biodiversity can largely be attributed to the Amazon, the world's largest tropical rainforest, and the Amazon river, the world's largest river. However, with this incredible wealth of ecology also comes great responsibility. In the past decade, roughly 80,000 square kilometers of the Brazilian Amazon were destroyed. And, as of late 2019, there were at least 1,000 threatened species in Brazil alone.

The statistic shows the largest countries in Central America, based on land area. Nicaragua is the largest country in the subregion, with a total area of over 130 thousand square kilometers, followed by Honduras, with more than 112 thousand square kilometers.

Russia is the largest country in the world by far, with a total area of just over 17 million square kilometers. After Antarctica, the next three countries are Canada, the U.S., and China; all between 9.5 and 10 million square kilometers. The figures given include internal water surface area (such as lakes or rivers) - if the figures were for land surface only then China would be the second largest country in the world, the U.S. third, and Canada (the country with more lakes than the rest of the world combined) fourth. Russia Russia has a population of around 145 million people, putting it in the top ten most populous countries in the world, and making it the most populous in Europe. However, it's vast size gives it a very low population density, ranked among the bottom 20 countries. Most of Russia's population is concentrated in the west, with around 75 percent of the population living in the European part, while around 75 percent of Russia's territory is in Asia; the Ural Mountains are considered the continental border. Elsewhere in the world Beyond Russia, the world's largest countries all have distinctive topographies and climates setting them apart. The United States, for example, has climates ranging from tundra in Alaska to tropical forests in Florida, with various mountain ranges, deserts, plains, and forests in between. Populations in these countries are often concentrated in urban areas, and are not evenly distributed across the country. For example, around 85 percent of Canada's population lives within 100 miles of the U.S. border; around 95 percent of China lives east of the Heihe–Tengchong Line that splits the country; and the majority of populations in large countries such as Australia or Brazil live near the coast.

The average for 2021 based on 12 countries was 25 people per square km. The highest value was in Ecuador: 72 people per square km and the lowest value was in Guyana: 4 people per square km. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2024 based on 12 countries was 50.48 percent. The highest value was in Uruguay: 51.5 percent and the lowest value was in Paraguay: 49.86 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 12 countries was 48.6 percent. The highest value was in Suriname: 94.4 percent and the lowest value was in Argentina: 10.3 percent. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2024 based on 12 countries was 23.66 percent. The highest value was in Bolivia: 29.79 percent and the lowest value was in Chile: 16.97 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2024 based on 11 countries was 12338.87 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Guyana: 29883.63 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Bolivia: 4001.21 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2022 based on 5 countries was 254.46 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Brazil: 794.42 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Argentina: 52.95 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2025, Brazil and Mexico were expected to be the countries with the largest gross domestic product (GDP) in Latin America and the Caribbean. In that year, Brazil's GDP could reach an estimated value of 2.3 trillion U.S. dollars, whereas Mexico's amounted to almost 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year. It measures the economic strength of a country and a positive change indicates economic growth.

The average for 2023 based on 12 countries was 0.787 points. The highest value was in Chile: 0.878 points and the lowest value was in Venezuela: 0.709 points. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The South America Biosimilars Market progressed steadily from 2024 onward, led by Brazil, which remained the region’s largest and fastest-expanding market. Brazil was valued at USD 478.10 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,161.63 million by 2032, driven by enhanced biologics accessibility, supportive regulatory pathways, and broader adoption across oncology and chronic care. Argentina and Chile also showed consistent upward movement in 2024 and are projected to reach USD 416.68 million and USD 258.98 million, respectively by 2032, supported by expanding reimbursement channels and rising healthcare modernization. Colombia recorded steady gains in 2024 and is projected to increase to USD 264.15 million by 2032, while the Rest of South America reflects steady uptake as affordability, biosimilar awareness, and clinical availability continue to expand.

The average for 2023 based on 7 countries was 967 metric tons. The highest value was in Peru: 3198 metric tons and the lowest value was in Ecuador: 2 metric tons. The indicator is available from 2002 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 48.98 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Brazil: 290.39 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Guyana: 0.38 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 6 countries was 429024 passenger cars. The highest value was in Brazil: 1721400 passenger cars and the lowest value was in Ecuador: 98018 passenger cars. The indicator is available from 2005 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The South America Data Center Market Report is Segmented by Data Center Size (Large, Massive, Medium, Mega, and Small), Tier Standard(Tier 1 and 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4), Data Center Type (Hyperscale/Self-Built, and Enterprise/Edge, and Colocation), End User Industry (BFSI, IT and ITES, E-Commerce, Media and Entertainment, and More), and Country (Brazil and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of IT Load Capacity (MW).

The Latin America Washing Machine Market is segmented by product type (front load and top load), technology (fully automatic and semi-automatic), distribution channel (multi-brand stores, specialty stores, online and other distribution channels), and country (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and rest of Latin America).

The South America IT Services Market Report is Segmented by Service Type (IT Consulting and Implementation, and More), Enterprise Size (Small and Medium Enterprises, and Large Enterprises), End-User Vertical (BFSI, Manufacturing, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare and Life-Sciences, Retail and Consumer Goods, and More), and Country (Brazil, Argentina, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).