At a glance
Argentina vs Ukraine: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Argentina |  Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 46,050,074 | 39,447,860 | Argentina 1.2× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +0.3 | -0.7 | +1.1 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 16.62026 | 65.42026 | -48.8 |
| Surface area km² | 2,780,4002023 | 603,5502023 | Argentina 4.6× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 11.12024 | 5.52024 | +5.6 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 7.72024 | 13.62024 | -5.9 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | +0.1 | -0.2 | +0.3 |
| Urban population % of population | 92.42025 | 69.62025 | +22.8 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 98.6 | 87.1 | +11.5 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 77.52024 | 74.72024 | +2.9 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 1.52024 | 0.992024 | +0.52 |
| Median age years | 33.3 | 41.8 | -8.5 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 0.8 | 4.7 | -3.9 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 212025 | 13.72025 | +7.3 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 12.62025 | 192025 | -6.3 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $683.10B2025 | $214.23B2025 | Argentina 3.2× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $14,8982025 | $5,4962025 | Argentina 2.7× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 7.12025 | 9.82021 | -2.7 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 219.92024 | 12.72025 | +207.2 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 183.32024 | 118.52024 | Argentina 1.5× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 4.012024 | 3.132024 | +0.88 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 1,7372024 | 1,5082023 | Argentina 1.2× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 9.22021 | 8.92021 | +0.3 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 10.32023 | 16.82023 | -6.4 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 6,4312022 | 1,3422022 | Argentina 4.8× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 12.92022 | 8.82022 | +4.1 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 89.72024 | 82.52024 | +7.2 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 140.22024 | 133.42023 | +6.9 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Argentina minus Ukraine for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Argentina compared with Ukraine
Argentina has a live population of about 46,050,074 (#35 in the world) and Ukraine about 39,447,860 (#39), so Argentina has 1.2 times as many people as Ukraine. Argentina is growing at 0.3% a year and Ukraine at -0.7%.
By area Argentina is larger: 2,780,400 km² against 603,550 km², which gives population densities of 16.6 people per km² in Argentina and 65.4 in Ukraine.
Argentina's economy is worth $683.10B (2025) and Ukraine's $214.23B (2025); per person that is $14,898 in Argentina versus $5,496 in Ukraine, so the average Argentina resident produces 2.7 times as much.
Life expectancy is 77.5 years in Argentina and 74.7 in Ukraine; women have 1.5 children on average in Argentina compared with 1 in Ukraine; the median age is 33.3 versus 41.8 years.
92.4% of Argentina's people live in cities against 69.6% in Ukraine; 89.7% use the internet in Argentina and 82.5% in Ukraine; CO₂ emissions per person are 4 t in Argentina and 3.1 t in Ukraine.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Argentina or Ukraine?
By population Argentina is bigger: 46,050,074 people versus 39,447,860 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Argentina is larger (2,780,400 km² vs 603,550 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Argentina or Ukraine?
Argentina: GDP of $683,097,891,619 versus $214,233,312,784 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Argentina or Ukraine?
Life expectancy at birth is 77.5 years in Argentina and 74.7 years in Ukraine, a difference of 2.9 years in favour of Argentina.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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