At a glance
Myanmar vs Argentina: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Myanmar |  Argentina | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 55,281,672 | 46,050,074 | Myanmar 1.2× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +0.6 | +0.3 | +0.3 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 81.72026 | 16.62026 | +65.1 |
| Surface area km² | 676,5902023 | 2,780,4002023 | Argentina 4.1× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 16.52024 | 11.12024 | +5.4 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 9.22024 | 7.72024 | +1.4 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | -0.7 | +0.1 | -0.8 |
| Urban population % of population | 30.62025 | 92.42025 | -61.8 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 99 | 98.6 | +0.4 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 67.12024 | 77.52024 | -10.4 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 2.12024 | 1.52024 | +0.59 |
| Median age years | 30.4 | 33.3 | -2.9 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 31.6 | 0.8 | +30.8 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 24.12025 | 212025 | +3.1 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 7.52025 | 12.62025 | -5.1 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $81.67B2025 | $683.10B2025 | Argentina 8.4× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $1,4892025 | $14,8982025 | Argentina 10× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 32025 | 7.12025 | -4.1 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 8.82019 | 219.92024 | -211.1 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 31.362024 | 183.32024 | Argentina 5.8× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 0.582024 | 4.012024 | -3.44 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 4112023 | 1,7372024 | Argentina 4.2× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 62.92021 | 9.22021 | +53.7 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 42.42023 | 10.32023 | +32.1 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 18,6542022 | 6,4312022 | Myanmar 2.9× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 3.32022 | 12.92022 | -9.6 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 45.42020 | 89.72024 | -44.2 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 114.32024 | 140.22024 | -25.9 |
▲ 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 Myanmar minus Argentina for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Myanmar compared with Argentina
Myanmar has a live population of about 55,281,672 (#27 in the world) and Argentina about 46,050,074 (#35), so Myanmar has 1.2 times as many people as Argentina. Myanmar is growing at 0.6% a year and Argentina at 0.3%.
By area Argentina is larger: 2,780,400 km² against 676,590 km², which gives population densities of 81.7 people per km² in Myanmar and 16.6 in Argentina.
Myanmar's economy is worth $81.67B (2025) and Argentina's $683.10B (2025); per person that is $1,489 in Myanmar versus $14,898 in Argentina, so the average Argentina resident produces 10 times as much.
Life expectancy is 67.1 years in Myanmar and 77.5 in Argentina; women have 2.1 children on average in Myanmar compared with 1.5 in Argentina; the median age is 30.4 versus 33.3 years.
30.6% of Myanmar's people live in cities against 92.4% in Argentina; 45.4% use the internet in Myanmar and 89.7% in Argentina; CO₂ emissions per person are 0.6 t in Myanmar and 4 t in Argentina.
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, Myanmar or Argentina?
By population Myanmar is bigger: 55,281,672 people versus 46,050,074 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Argentina is larger (2,780,400 km² vs 676,590 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Myanmar or Argentina?
Argentina: GDP of $683,097,891,619 versus $81,665,773,810 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Myanmar or Argentina?
Life expectancy at birth is 67.1 years in Myanmar and 77.5 years in Argentina, a difference of 10.4 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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