Argentina
ARGLatin America & Caribbean Upper middle incomeCapital: Buenos AiresEconomy
Fiscal
People
Health
Education
Trade
Energy / Env
Tech
Governance
Equality
Infra
Labor
75/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$710
2027▲ 6.4%
Population
45.7M
2024▲ 0.3%
GDP per Capita
$14,633
2027▲ 5.3%
Life Expectancy
77.4 years
2023▲ 2.1%
Argentina in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Argentina· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Argentina
Argentina's GDP is $667.92B (2026), with a population of 45.7M, and GDP per capita of $13,895. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 4.0%, inflation at 16.4%, unemployment at 6.6%, government debt at 73.6% of GDP, life expectancy of 77.4 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Located in Latin America & Caribbean, this upper middle-income country has a GDP of $667.92 billion, ranking it 25th globally. The economy is projected to grow by 4.0% in 2026, with a GDP per capita of $14,000. The country faces challenges with inflation at 16.4% and an unemployment rate of 6.6% in 2026. Trade is a significant component of the economy, accounting for 27.9% of GDP in 2024. Foreign direct investment inflows are modest, at 1.8% of GDP. The economy benefits from a diverse industrial base and substantial natural resources, although it is subject to periodic economic volatility. With a population of 45.7 million in 2024, the country has a life expectancy of 77.4 years. The fertility rate is 1.5 births per woman. Health spending is considerable, at 10.3% of GDP. The unemployment rate was 7.1% in 2025. The Gini Index of 42.4 in 2024 indicates moderate income inequality. The country's social indicators reflect ongoing efforts to balance economic development with social welfare, though challenges remain in addressing inequality and economic stability.
▶Economy30 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Stock Markets1 indicator · 2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERVAL | 3.0M | 2026 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
▶Financial Markets1 indicator · 2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate (per USD) | 1,373.9 | 2026 | — | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary21 indicators · 2023–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Trade15 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 27.9% | 2024 | ▲ 4.7% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 15.2% | 2024 | ▲ 18.9% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 12.7% | 2024 | ▼ 8.5% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $97.35B | 2024 | ▲ 16.9% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $80.94B | 2024 | ▼ 10.0% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $79.70B | 2024 | ▲ 19.0% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $60.78B | 2024 | ▼ 17.7% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 1.8% | 2024 | ▼ 52.1% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 0.4% | 2024 | ▼ 7.2% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $11.64B | 2024 | ▼ 53.0% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $1.04B | 2024 | ▲ 3.5% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 0.2% | 2024 | ▲ 5.3% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 3.9% | 2024 | ▼ 29.3% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 0.9% | 2024 | ▲ 128.0% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $5.70B | 2024 | ▲ 127.5% | WB |
▶External Debt7 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GNI) | 39.1% | 2024 | ▼ 2.2% | WB |
| External Debt Stocks (USD) | $242.36B | 2024 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
| Total Debt Service (% of GNI) | 6.3% | 2024 | ▼ 13.1% | WB |
| Present Value of External Debt (USD) | $67.53B | 2024 | — | WB |
| Use of IMF Credit (USD) | $47.18B | 2024 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (% of GNI) | 0.0% | 2023 | ▼ 34.2% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (USD) | $259.0M | 2023 | ▼ 32.8% | WB |
▶Finance11 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit by Financial Sector (% of GDP) | 39.7% | 2024 | ▼ 49.7% | WB |
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 15.1% | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP) | 8.4% | 2022 | ▼ 2.7% | WB |
| Stock Market Capitalization (USD) | $52.95B | 2022 | ▲ 26.8% | WB |
| Stock Market Turnover (% of GDP) | 0.2% | 2023 | ▼ 85.8% | WB |
| Listed Domestic Companies | 85 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%) | 18.3% | 2023 | ▲ 24.3% | WB |
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 3.5% | 2023 | ▲ 14.7% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 81.7% | 2024 | ▲ 14.1% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 84.2% | 2024 | ▲ 14.2% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 78.9% | 2024 | ▲ 13.5% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45.7M | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▲ 20.5% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 17 | 2023 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 2.8M | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 2.7M | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 92.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 42.2M | 2024 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 7.7% | 2024 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 77.4 years | 2023 | ▲ 2.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 74.8 years | 2023 | ▲ 2.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 79.9 years | 2023 | ▲ 2.0% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.5 | 2023 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 11.1 | 2023 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 7.7 | 2023 | ▼ 12.8% | WB |
| Net Migration | 2,859 | 2025 | ▼ 17.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 21.6% | 2024 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 66.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 12.4% | 2024 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 51.6% | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 18.8% | 2024 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 32.7% | 2024 | ▼ 3.2% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 123.7 | 2023 | ▼ 9.6% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 82.4 | 2023 | ▼ 8.1% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2024–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 22.4M | 2025 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 61.9% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 52.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 71.7% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 7.1% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 8.1% | 2025 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 6.4% | 2025 | ▼ 2.7% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 19.2% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 7.0% | 2025 | ▼ 3.4% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 21.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 71.8% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 59.0% | 2024 | ▼ 5.3% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 22.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 74.4% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 41.7% | 2024 | ▲ 2.7% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 3.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 43.0% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 57.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 25.6% | 2025 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 16.3% | 2024 | ▲ 8.6% | WB |
▶Education18 indicators · 2008–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 5.9% | 2023 | ▲ 23.1% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 14.0% | 2023 | ▲ 9.9% | WB |
| Adult Literacy Rate (%) | 99.1% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Female Literacy Rate (%) | 99.2% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Male Literacy Rate (%) | 99.1% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Youth Literacy Rate (%) | 99.7% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 102.5% | 2023 | ▼ 4.0% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 105.6% | 2023 | ▼ 7.5% | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 107.8% | 2023 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 98.9% | 2023 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 95.0% | 2023 | ▼ 3.9% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 32,816 | 2023 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 288,776 | 2008 | — | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 323,957 | 2008 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 29.6% | 2017 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 95.6 | 2021 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 39.5% | 2017 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 22.1% | 2017 | — | WB |
▶Health40 indicators · 2018–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment14 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 4 | 2024 | ▼ 3.8% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 183 | 2024 | ▼ 3.5% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 1,832 | 2023 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 2,822 | 2023 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 25.5% | 2021 | ▼ 6.3% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 9.2% | 2021 | ▼ 6.1% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 99.9% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 14.9 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 10.3% | 2023 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 282,462 | 2023 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 14.8% | 2023 | ▼ 6.3% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 9.7% | 2024 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 12.0% | 2024 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
▶Agriculture11 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 42.4% | 2023 | ▼ 2.3% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 3,812 | 2023 | ▼ 24.8% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 109.4 | 2022 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 107.3 | 2022 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 113.9 | 2022 | ▲ 2.6% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 16.3M | 2023 | ▼ 9.8% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 836,233 | 2023 | ▼ 5.6% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 50.2 | 2023 | ▼ 20.7% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 3.4% | 2023 | ▲ 3.0% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 12.9% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 62.1M | 2023 | ▼ 32.2% | WB |
▶Technology13 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 89.7% | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 138 | 2023 | ▲ 4.7% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 25.4 | 2023 | ▲ 2.7% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 5,453.4 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| R&D Spending (% of GDP) | 0.55% | 2022 | ▲ 5.2% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 406 | 2021 | ▼ 56.3% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 3,263 | 2021 | ▲ 27.4% | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 9,122 | 2022 | ▼ 8.6% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $409.3M | 2024 | ▼ 40.7% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 15.7% | 2024 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $2.70B | 2024 | ▲ 3.0% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 1,479 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Researchers in R&D (per million) | 1,296 | 2022 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
▶Infrastructure9 indicators · 2017–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 21.1M | 2023 | ▲ 29.2% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 136.5 | 2023 | ▲ 4.5% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 1.7M | 2022 | ▼ 7.3% | WB |
| Rail Lines (total km) | 17,866 | 2019 | — | WB |
| Railways, Passengers (million km) | 8,361 | 2017 | — | WB |
| Railways, Goods (million ton-km) | 8,377 | 2017 | — | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 2.80 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 9.1% | 2023 | ▼ 12.4% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 6.5% | 2023 | ▲ 17.6% | WB |
▶Gender8 indicators · 2017–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 42.4% | 2024 | ▼ 1.8% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 50.4% | 2024 | ▼ 5.2% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 77.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Girls Out-of-School Rate (%) | 106.0% | 2017 | — | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 26.4 | 2023 | ▲ 2.5% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Primary | 106.20 | 2017 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.04 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 1.00 | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | -0.36 | 2023 | ▲ 19.3% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | -0.38 | 2023 | ▼ 33.2% | WB |
| Political Stability | -0.13 | 2023 | ▼ 29.3% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | -0.48 | 2023 | ▲ 30.8% | WB |
| Rule of Law | -0.41 | 2023 | ▲ 14.8% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 0.53 | 2023 | ▼ 2.3% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 42.0% | 2023 | ▲ 15.6% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 36.3% | 2023 | ▼ 12.5% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 37.7% | 2023 | ▲ 9.6% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 41.7% | 2023 | ▼ 5.9% | WB |
▶Military6 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 0.6% | 2024 | ▼ 18.2% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $4.18B | 2024 | ▼ 14.4% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 103,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 0.5% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 1.9% | 2024 | ▼ 3.3% | WB |
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 4.5 | 2023 | ▲ 4.2% | WB |
▶Poverty & Inequality12 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty at $2.15/day (%) | 1.0% | 2024 | ▼ 16.7% | WB |
| Poverty at $3.65/day (%) | 2.8% | 2024 | ▼ 9.7% | WB |
| Poverty at $6.85/day (%) | 15.2% | 2024 | ▼ 7.3% | WB |
| Poverty Headcount, National (%) | 38.1% | 2024 | ▼ 8.6% | WB |
| Gini Index | 42.4 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Income Share, Top 10% | 31.2% | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 10% | 1.9% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Income Share, Top 20% | 47.9% | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 20% | 5.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Shared Prosperity Premium (%) | -1.4% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Survey Mean Consumption (2017 PPP $ per day) | 25.94 | 2024 | — | WB |
| Poverty Gap at $2.15/day (%) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Social Protection8 indicators · 2020–2022 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance Coverage (%) | 31.6% | 2022 | ▼ 0.5% | — |
| Social Assistance Coverage (%) | 33.2% | 2022 | ▲ 10.1% | — |
| Labor Market Programs Coverage (%) | 0.7% | 2022 | ▼ 30.4% | — |
| Social Protection Coverage (%) | 56.6% | 2022 | ▲ 3.7% | — |
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.60 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.61 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.59 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 8.4 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism6 indicators · 2019–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 7.4M | 2019 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Departures | 15.4M | 2019 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $1.70B | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $2.75B | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 2.6% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $86.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development6 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.4% | 2024 | ▲ 15.1% | WB |
| Population in Largest City | 15.8M | 2025 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Population in Largest City (% of urban) | 37.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) | 44.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 14.5% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | -0.7% | 2024 | ▲ 9.7% | WB |
