Argentina
Country statistics · 1990–present
Argentina at a Glance
Argentina is home to 45.7 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. At a GDP per capita of $15,991, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 77.5 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 45.7 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 11.1 and a death rate of 7.7 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 3.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 153,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Argentina is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $790 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $15,991 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.5% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 6.5% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 77.5 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,457 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.1% (2020), reflecting near-universal literacy. 89.7% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity.