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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
Undernourishment
3.4%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Argentina2023 · 3.4%
01.082.153.224.31960199320252001: 3%2002: 3.7%2003: 4.3%2004: 3.9%2005: 3.6%2006: 3.3%2007: 3.2%2008: 3.2%2009: 3.4%2010: 3.7%2011: 3.7%2012: 3.6%2013: 3.2%2014: 2.9%2015: 2.9%2016: 3.2%2017: 3.5%2018: 3.7%2019: 3.6%2020: 3.5%2021: 3.4%2022: 3.3%2023: 3.4%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Argentina in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Buenos Aires
Country code
ARG

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