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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Argentina

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population45.85M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$683.1B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$14.9K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth77.52024 · yearsInternet use89.7%2024 · % of populationForest area10.3%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
99.1%

% of people aged 15+·2020

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Argentina2020 · 99.1%
024.7849.5774.3599.141960199320251980: 93.9%1991: 96%2001: 97.2%2020: 99.1%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Argentina in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Buenos Aires
Country code
ARG

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