🇦🇷 Argentina
Argentina (South America) has a population of 45,851,378 (2025), ranking 35 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Argentina: $14,898 /inh. (2025), ranking 85 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 7.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 219.9 % (2024).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Argentina, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Argentina, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Inflation (consumer prices) (190/191), Inflation (GDP deflator) (205/210), Obesity among adult men (178/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Argentina has $14,898 /inh., above the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Argentina has 7.1 %, close to the regional median (South America: 6.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Argentina has 219.9 %, above the regional median (South America: 4.8 %).
- GDP growth: Argentina has 4.4 %, above the regional median (South America: 2.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $683.1B | 2025 | 24 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $1.5T | 2025 | 28 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 4 % | 2025 | 52 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $9,092 /inh. | 2021 | 59 of 184 |
| GDP growth | 4.4 % | 2025 | 70 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $32,587 /inh. | 2025 | 79 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $14,650 /inh. | 2025 | 79 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $14,898 /inh. | 2025 | 85 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 2.7 % | 2021 | 91 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 46 % | 2025 | 3 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 1,241 LCU/$ | 2025 | 26 of 211 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.91 | 2026 | 41 of 55 |
| Real interest rate | 5 % | 2025 | 72 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 26.3 % | 2025 | 148 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 219.9 % | 2024 | 190 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 39.1 % | 2025 | 205 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 71.8 % | 2025 | 51 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 21.2 % | 2025 | 69 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 61.9 % | 2025 | 90 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 57.5 % | 2025 | 93 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 25.6 % | 2025 | 115 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 7 % | 2025 | 121 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 7.1 % | 2025 | 127 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 19.2 % | 2025 | 131 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $87.1B | 2025 | 45 of 205 |
| Services exports | $18.1B | 2025 | 56 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -1.1 % | 2025 | 98 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 3.9 % | 2024 | 112 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 15.6 % | 2025 | 168 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 30.4 % | 2025 | 184 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 14.8 % | 2025 | 186 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 7,399,000 arr. | 2019 | 28 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $4.4B | 2025 | 51 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.7B | 2020 | 64 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 2023 | 143 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.6 % | 2025 | 155 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.1 % | 2025 | 172 of 196 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 0.1 % | 2024 | 39 of 158 |
| Research and development spending | 0.6 % | 2023 | 64 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 21 % | 2023 | 103 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 14.9 % | 2025 | 111 of 187 |
| Tax revenue | 10.4 % | 2024 | 135 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 9.1 % | 2024 | 140 of 159 |
| Military spending | 0.6 % | 2025 | 150 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 39.1 % | 2024 | 50 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $41B | 2025 | 55 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 8.4 % | 2022 | 87 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4 months | 2025 | 97 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 17.6 % | 2025 | 149 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13.6 % | 2025 | 56 of 201 |
| Household final consumption | 70 % | 2025 | 63 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5.5 % | 2025 | 107 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 22.9 % | 2025 | 107 of 205 |
| Services | 56.2 % | 2025 | 114 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 13.4 % | 2025 | 144 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 16.1 % | 2025 | 157 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with an official ID | 99.3 % | 2024 | 18 of 145 |
| Urban population | 92.4 % | 2025 | 24 of 213 |
| Population | 45,851,378 inhab. | 2025 | 35 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.7 % | 2020 | 61 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 66.3 % | 2025 | 72 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 12.6 % | 2025 | 78 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 107 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.6 % | 2025 | 107 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.4 % | 2025 | 107 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 32.1 yrs | 2023 | 114 of 226 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 21 % | 2025 | 115 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 50.7 per 100 | 2025 | 142 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 66.4 yrs | 2023 | 59 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 9.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 70 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 70 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 75 yrs | 2024 | 73 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.5 yrs | 2024 | 78 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 80 yrs | 2024 | 85 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 89 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 14.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 90 of 188 |
| Female suicide rate | 4.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 92 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 11.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 102 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 18.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 107 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 11.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 133 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.5 children/woman | 2024 | 148 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.34 % | 2025 | 149 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 5.11 per 1,000 | 2023 | 9 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 10.3 % | 2023 | 24 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 3.4 per 1,000 | 2022 | 57 of 190 |
| Undernourishment | 2.8 % | 2024 | 66 of 167 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.4 % | 2024 | 73 of 152 |
| Nurses and midwives | 4.75 per 1,000 | 2023 | 77 of 196 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 24.5 % | 2023 | 79 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99 % | 2016 | 80 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 94.8 % | 2016 | 100 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 44 per 100,000 | 2024 | 105 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 82 % | 2024 | 138 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 1.5 % | 2014 | 139 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 25 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 49 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 174.6 cm | 2014 | 54 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 7.1 L/person | 2024 | 71 of 202 |
| Tobacco use among men | 27.1 % | 2024 | 84 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 159.2 cm | 2014 | 93 of 198 |
| Tobacco use | 23.5 % | 2024 | 109 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 19.9 % | 2024 | 133 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 38.4 % | 2024 | 146 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 37.2 % | 2024 | 169 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 14 % | 2024 | 172 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 35.9 % | 2024 | 178 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.4 % | 2020 | 9 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 88.5 % | 2020 | 46 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 54 % | 2022 | 48 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 36 % | 2022 | 65 of 112 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 9.2 % | 2020 | 68 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 59.5 % | 2022 | 74 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1 % | 2020 | 95 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 4.3 % | 2024 | 117 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.9 % | 2020 | 120 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.26 | 2003 | 128 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.22 | 2003 | 158 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.06 | 2003 | 164 of 203 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 31.2 % | 2024 | 39 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 1 % | 2024 | 66 of 169 |
| Gini index | 42.4 | 2024 | 139 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.1 % | 2024 | 145 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 11,968 km | 2026 | 7 of 230 |
| Total area | 2,780,400 km² | 2024 | 8 of 212 |
| Land area | 2,736,690 km² | 2024 | 8 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 4,989 km | 2026 | 25 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Population density | 16.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 191 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -34.5 ° | 2026 | 227 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 595 m | 2026 | 60 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 6,431 m³/inh. | 2022 | 60 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1 % | 2015 | 62 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 591 mm | 2022 | 133 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 17.1 % | 2024 | 63 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 29.5 % | 2024 | 123 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 17.1 % | 2024 | 141 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 8.8 % | 2025 | 157 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.88 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.5 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.69 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.43 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.52 | 2025 | 56 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.71 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.68 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.84 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.82 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 68 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.8 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.11 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.77 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.74 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.63 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.42 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.45 | 2025 | 74 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.28 | 2025 | 80 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.58 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.01 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.64 | 2025 | 94 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 37 pts | 2024 | 99 of 179 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.1 | 2025 | 103 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.09 | 2025 | 103 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.16 | 2025 | 104 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.39 | 2025 | 126 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 41.3 % | 2025 | 25 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 22.2 % | 2025 | 84 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,947 | 2025 | 130 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 80.8 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 72 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 76.5 /100 | 2025 | 80 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 70.8 /100 | 2025 | 102 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 13.4 pts | 2025 | 29 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Varies by region | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Adults covered, minors restricted | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 122 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 14 wks | 2026 | 12 of 61 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 67.2 % | 2020 | 25 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 12.5 % | 2020 | 52 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 33 per 100,000 | 2023 | 80 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.8 % | 2020 | 95 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 25.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 103 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 49.4 % | 2018 | 26 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 27.7 % | 2014 | 29 of 137 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 65.9 % | 2021 | 80 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $297 | 2024 | 82 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $568 | 2024 | 91 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 4 /10 | 2024 | 141 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 15.5 % | 2020 | 66 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 2 yrs | 2026 | 149 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 14 yrs | 2025 | 8 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Provided for by law but suspended or not enforced | 2025 | 9 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Argentina?
Argentina has about 45,851,378 inhabitants (2025), ranking 35 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Argentina?
GDP per capita is $14,898 /inh. (2025): Argentina ranks 85 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Argentina?
Annual inflation is 219.9 % (2024); Argentina ranks 190 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Argentina?
The unemployment rate is 7.1 % (2025); Argentina ranks 127 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Argentina stand in its region (South America)?
GDP per capita: Argentina has $14,898 /inh., above the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Argentina come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.