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Argentina

ARG Β· Latin America and Caribbean / Latin America and Caribbean (excluding high income)

Argentina: GDP 30.4K intl$ per capita, population 45.7M, inflation 219.9%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
Population
45.70M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
2,780,400 kmΒ²
Capital
Buenos Aires
ISO 2
AR
ISO 3
ARG
Calling code
+54
Internet TLD
.ar
Government type
presidential republic

Age Structure

0-14 years 23.3%
15-64 years 63.9%
65+ years 12.8%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
GuaranΓ­ (GRN) Official - -
Spanish (SPA) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Roman Catholic Major 62.9% -
None Minor 18.9% -
Evangelical Minor 15.3% -
Jehovah's Witness And Church Of Jesus Christ Minor 1.4% -
Other Minor 1.2% -
Unspecified Minor 0.3% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
45.70M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
0.35%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
16.6 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
92.3%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
77.5 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
11.09 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
7.73 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.50 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
8.0 per 1,000
2024

Education

Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
99.1%
2020

Other Demographics

Median age of population
32.4 years
2025

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$14.0K
2024
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
219.9%
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
7.1%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$13.5K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$638.37B
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
-1.3%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
30.4K intl$
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
27.9%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
15.2%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
12.7%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
7.40M
2019
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International)
37.0
2024
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
10.4%
2024
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
1.8%
2024

Cost of Living

Cost of Living Index
32.0
Est. monthly: $1,120
Rent Index
12.0
Est. rent: $336/mo
Purchasing Power
38.0
(Higher is better)

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Snapshot

  • Inflation (YoY): 219.88392901458%
  • Unemployment: 7.876%
  • Average income (GNI pc): 13440.0 USD

Overview

Short overview will be generated here based on official statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Argentina?

According to our data, the average income in Argentina is approximately $13,530 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Argentina in 2024?

The inflation rate in Argentina is 219.9% as of 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Argentina compare to other countries in Latin America and Caribbean ?

Argentina is located in Latin America and Caribbean and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Argentina compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Argentina is located in Latin America and Caribbean , Latin America and Caribbean (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
AR
ISO 3
ARG
IOC code
ARG
Vehicle code
RA
Latitude
-34.61
Longitude
-58.42

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