List Of South American Countries – By population & Area

List Of South American Countries – Even though art is one geoid-shaped ball, humans have divided it into hundreds of different pieces, which we call countries.

Apart from that, different areas of the earth have been named on different continents such as North America, South America, Asia, Africa, etc. Each continent has a number of countries.

For example, South America is in the Southside of the United States of America. The strip country Panama connects to the boat South and North America. Let’s take a look at the list of South American countries and learn a little bit about it.

Brazil

The first country on the long list of South American countries is Brazil. The country has a population of more than 212 million, which makes it the most populous country in South America.

Apart from that, Brazil is the biggest country in South America and 5th in the world. It has a total area of 8.5 million square kilometers. The country has more than 88% Christians and 8% people with no religion.

Colombia

The second biggest country from the long list of South American countries is Columbia. As per the 2020 census, Colombia has more than 50 million people. It is the 29th country in the world by population.

If we talk about the total area in Columbia, it is 1.1 million square kilometers which makes it 4th largest in South America and 26th largest in the world.

Argentina

As per the total area, Argentina is the second-largest country in South America and the 8th largest in the world. It has a total area of 2.7 million square kilometers.

Argentina currently has a population of more than 45 million, and it has become the third country in South America And 32nd in the world by population. More than 80% of people are Christian, and the other 20 percent have no religion.

Argentina is one of the favorite countries of the tourists in South America as it hosts more than 7,000,000 tourists in the year 2019 alone.

Peru

Peru is the 4th largest country in South America by population. It has a population of more than 32 million by the census of 2020. While in the world list, Peru is at 43rd rank.

On the other hand, Peru is the third-largest country with a total area of 1.2 million square kilometers. In the world tally, Peru is the 20th largest country. In the year 2019, Peru will host more than 4.4 million tourists.

Venezuela

Venezuela is located on the northernmost side of South America. It is the fifth most populated country in South America and 50th most populated in the world. 

The country has more than 900,000 square kilometers of total land, And it became the 6th largest country in South America and 33rd largest in the world. More than 90% of people are Christians, while 8% have no religion.

Chile

Chile Was one of the favorite destinations of international tourists in the year 2016 – 17. The country hosts more than 6 million people each year. The country has a total land area of 750,000 square kilometers, and currently, it holds the title of 7th largest country in South America and 38th largest in the world.

The country has a population of 19 million, and it has a density of 26 people per kilometer. It holds the record of being the 63rd populous country in the world. 

Ecuador

Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America. It is located on the West coast of South America. It has a total area of 283,000 square kilometers, and it is the 9th largest country in South America and 74th largest in the world.

The country has the highest density of people per kilometer in the whole of South America. There are more than 18 million people in Ecuador as per the census 2020.

Bolivia

As per the total area, Bolivia is the 5th largest country in South America as it has nearly 1.1 million square kilometers. The country is located in the middle of the South of America.

It has a population of just 11 million, And it has become one of the least populated countries in the world, South America. Just like any other South American country, more than 90 percent of people in the country are Christian, and 10% do not follow any religion.

Paraguay

Paraguay Is one of the lowest populated areas as per density. It has a total population of nearly 7,000,000 and an area of more than 400,000 square kilometers. It has a population density of just 18 per kilometer square.

The country has so many tourist attractions, even in a small space. Monday falls, the national pantheon of heroes, Botanical Garden, and zoo are a few of the most famous sites in the country. The country has one of the highest ratios of Christians, as more than 95% of people are Christians.

Uruguay 

Uruguay is located in the middle-eastern side of South America. It is the 8th largest country by area as it has more than 175,000 square kilometers of total area. It is the 91st largest country in the world.

The country has a population of 3.5 million, and more than 50% of people are Christian. At the same time, more than 70% of people do not have any reason at all. The country has so many tourist distractions, such as Montevideo, which is also the capital of the country. 

Guyana

Now let’s talk about one of the least populated countries in South America. Guyana has a population density of just four per kilometer square. It has a total area of 210,000 square kilometers and a population of just 786,000.

The country is one of the most diverse places in the world. It has 24.8% Hindus and 62% Christians. Guyana Also has 6.8%, Islamic people. Most of the Indian people came here in 1838 during the British rule on both India and Guyana.

Suriname

Just like Guyana, Suriname He’s also one of the most diverse countries in South America. More than 27% of people were from camps during British rule before 1947. 

Apart from that, the country is also home to Javanese, Chinese and white people. More than 48% of people are Christian, while 22% are Hindu. It has a total population of 586,000. As for the population, the country is so big that it has a population density of just four per kilometer.

French Guiana

French Guiana Is the overseas territory of France. It shares the border with Brazil and Suriname. It has a total population of less than 300,000. As you are already aware that it is part of France, which means it is also part of the European Union and its official currency is the euro.

If you are a fan of nature and technology, you should visit the place as it has so much to show you in nature and Guiana Space Center. 

Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands Have a GDP of more than 96,000 U.S. dollars which is the 4th largest in the world. It has a population of just 3500 people, and it has a total area of 12,000 square kilometers. It is one of the lowest population-dense places on earth. It is an independent territory of the United Kingdom located in South America, just like the French Guiana of France.

List Of South American Countries By Population

#	Country (or dependency)	Population (2020)	Yearly Change	Net Change	Density (P/Km²)	Land Area (Km²)	Migrants (net)	Fert. Rate	Med. Age	Urban Pop %	World Share
1	Brazil	212,559,417	0.72 %	1,509,890	25	8,358,140	21,200	1.7	33	88 %	2.73 %
2	Colombia	50,882,891	1.08 %	543,448	46	1,109,500	204,796	1.8	31	80 %	0.65 %
3	Argentina	45,195,774	0.93 %	415,097	17	2,736,690	4,800	2.3	32	93 %	0.58 %
4	Peru	32,971,854	1.42 %	461,401	26	1,280,000	99,069	2.3	31	79 %	0.42 %
5	Venezuela	28,435,940	-0.28 %	-79,889	32	882,050	-653,249	2.3	30	N.A.	0.36 %
6	Chile	19,116,201	0.87 %	164,163	26	743,532	111,708	1.7	35	85 %	0.25 %
7	Ecuador	17,643,054	1.55 %	269,392	71	248,360	36,400	2.4	28	63 %	0.23 %
8	Bolivia	11,673,021	1.39 %	159,921	11	1,083,300	-9,504	2.8	26	69 %	0.15 %
9	Paraguay	7,132,538	1.25 %	87,902	18	397,300	-16,556	2.4	26	62 %	0.09 %
10	Uruguay	3,473,730	0.35 %	11,996	20	175,020	-3,000	2.0	36	96 %	0.04 %
11	Guyana	786,552	0.48 %	3,786	4	196,850	-6,000	2.5	27	27 %	0.01 %
12	Suriname	586,632	0.90 %	5,260	4	156,000	-1,000	2.4	29	65 %	0.01 %
13	French Guiana	298,682	2.70 %	7,850	4	82,200	1,200	3.4	25	87 %	0.00 %
14	Falkland Islands	3,480	3.05 %	103	0	12,170		N.A.	N.A.	66 %	0.00 %

Final Words

These are the 14 countries located in South America. Apart from that, most of the geographical experts also count Panama and other nearby islands in the long list of South American countries.

Usually, all of these countries have a majority of Christian people, but a few countries also have Hinduism and Islam. These countries are located in the coastal area, so most of the economy is driven by the ocean.