Rank #8 by World Population
🇦🇷Argentina
Argentina has a population of 45,538,401, ranking #8 in the world. The capital is Buenos Aires. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Upper middle income
45,538,401
Population
#8
World Rank
77.4
Life Expectancy
$14,262
GDP Per Capita
Argentina, #8 by world population
Argentina Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Argentina had a population of 20,386,045 in 1960 and 45,696,159 in 2024, a 2.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 45,696,159 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.27%.
45,696,159
Population (2024)
20,386,045
Population (1960)
45,696,159
Peak (2024)
1.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 20,386,045 |
| 1961 | 20,726,276 |
| 1962 | 21,072,538 |
| 1963 | 21,421,705 |
| 1964 | 21,769,453 |
| 1965 | 22,112,629 |
| 1966 | 22,453,893 |
| 1967 | 22,799,059 |
| 1968 | 23,150,583 |
| 1969 | 23,508,711 |
| 1970 | 23,878,327 |
| 1971 | 24,257,208 |
| 1972 | 24,644,328 |
| 1973 | 25,046,005 |
| 1974 | 25,461,351 |
| 1975 | 25,874,107 |
| 1976 | 26,282,283 |
| 1977 | 26,701,805 |
| 1978 | 27,132,158 |
| 1979 | 27,568,895 |
| 1980 | 28,011,596 |
| 1981 | 28,463,959 |
| 1982 | 28,924,262 |
| 1983 | 29,391,332 |
| 1984 | 29,863,093 |
| 1985 | 30,336,441 |
| 1986 | 30,811,980 |
| 1987 | 31,291,762 |
| 1988 | 31,780,532 |
| 1989 | 32,270,948 |
| 1990 | 32,755,901 |
| 1991 | 33,230,294 |
| 1992 | 33,693,527 |
| 1993 | 34,152,717 |
| 1994 | 34,613,491 |
| 1995 | 35,070,020 |
| 1996 | 35,513,793 |
| 1997 | 35,947,791 |
| 1998 | 36,372,860 |
| 1999 | 36,794,682 |
| 2000 | 37,213,984 |
| 2001 | 37,624,825 |
| 2002 | 38,029,349 |
| 2003 | 38,424,282 |
| 2004 | 38,815,916 |
| 2005 | 39,216,789 |
| 2006 | 39,622,115 |
| 2007 | 40,016,763 |
| 2008 | 40,424,148 |
| 2009 | 40,854,831 |
| 2010 | 41,288,694 |
| 2011 | 41,730,660 |
| 2012 | 42,161,721 |
| 2013 | 42,582,455 |
| 2014 | 43,024,071 |
| 2015 | 43,477,012 |
| 2016 | 43,900,313 |
| 2017 | 44,288,894 |
| 2018 | 44,654,882 |
| 2019 | 44,973,465 |
| 2020 | 45,191,965 |
| 2021 | 45,312,281 |
| 2022 | 45,407,904 |
| 2023 | 45,538,401 |
| 2024 | 45,696,159 |
Demographics
| Population | 45,538,401 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.29% |
| Urban Population | 92.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.50 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 8.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 99.1% |
Economy & Trade
$14,262
GDP Per Capita
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
42.4
Gini Index (inequality)
26.7%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
10.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
5.11
Physicians per 1,000
5.0%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
99.1%
Literacy Rate
8.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
88.4%
Internet Users
130
Mobile Subs per 100
16.6
People per km2
4,133
Net Migration
Environment
10.3%
Forest Area
Argentina Climate
Argentina has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F) and receives about 1099 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.4°C
Avg Temp
1099
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 76° | 115 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 108 mm |
| March | 21° / 71° | 114 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 99 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 83 mm |
| June | 11° / 52° | 64 mm |
| July | 11° / 51° | 65 mm |
| August | 12° / 54° | 63 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 70 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 113 mm |
| November | 20° / 68° | 104 mm |
| December | 23° / 73° | 101 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Argentina
The most comfortable months to visit Argentina are typically March, November and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 30°C high). The coldest is July (near 7°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina has a population of 45,538,401, ranking #8 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.29%.
Life expectancy in Argentina is 77.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 8.2 per 1,000 live births.
Argentina's GDP per capita is $14,262. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
92.2% of Argentina's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 16.6 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Argentina is 99.1%. The country spends 5.0% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Argentina are typically March, November and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Argentina has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C and about 1099 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically January and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 45,538,401 residents, Argentina is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . The population is growing slowly, about 0.3% annually.
Argentina is a Upper middle income economy, with GDP per capita near $14,262. Life expectancy is high at 77.4 years, with a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman, and 92.2% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.