Buenos Aires vs. Córdoba: Population Ratio ~2:1

Based on 2022 Argentine Census (INDEC) metropolitan/urban agglomeration figures:

• Buenos Aires (Greater Buenos Aires / AMBA): ~15.5 million
• Córdoba (Greater Córdoba): ~1.8 million

Ratio: ~8.6:1 — not 2:1. The source's "3M vs 1.5M" likely used outdated or city-proper (not metro) numbers.

Clarifying the Numbers

The source's "3M vs 1.5M" matches city-proper populations (approx), giving a ~2:1 ratio. But for meaningful comparison, metro areas are standard — yielding ~8.6:1.

Why It Matters

• Buenos Aires is a primate city — 35% of Argentina's population, 50%+ of GDP.
• Córdoba is the second-largest metro — industrial, academic (UNC), cultural hub.
• Disparity drives migration, policy debates (federalism, resource allocation).

So: City-proper ratio ≈ 2:1; Metro ratio ≈ 8.6:1. Always specify which boundary.