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Argentina population overview
Argentina is the 3rd most populous of 14 countries and territories in South America. The United Nations put the population at 45,929,027 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.3% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 415 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 509,812 births (11.1 per 1,000 people) and 358,246 deaths (7.8 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 4,593 people. The infant mortality rate is 0.8 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 20,386,045 in 1960 to 45,851,378 in 2025 — a change of +124.9%, or +1.3% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 33.3 years; life expectancy at birth is 77.8 years; women have on average 1.5 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 21% of residents are under 15 and 12.6% are 65 or older (2025); 92.4% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Buenos Aires. Argentina covers 2,780,400 km², giving a population density of about 16.6 people per km². GDP was $683.1B in 2025 — about $14,898 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Argentina population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) #35 of 238 → | 46,050,344 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 45,929,027 |
| World rank | #35 of 238 |
| Rank in South America | #3 of 14 |
| Share of world population | 0.6% |
| Annual growth rate #156 of 238 → | +0.3% |
| Births per year est. | 509,812 |
| Deaths per year est. | 358,246 |
| Net migration per year est. · #95 of 238 → | +4,593 |
| Birth rate #136 of 216 → | 11.1 per 1,000 |
| Death rate #90 of 216 → | 7.8 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality #231 of 238 → | 0.8 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio #110 of 238 → | 98.6 males per 100 females |
| Median age #120 of 238 → | 33.3 years |
| Life expectancy #79 of 216 → | 77.8 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 · #151 of 216 → | 1.5 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 · #25 of 216 → | 92.4% |
| Surface area 2023 · #8 of 215 → | 2,780,400 km² |
| Population density #193 of 215 → | 16.6 per km² |
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 · #24 of 212 → | $683.1B |
| GDP per capita 2025 · #85 of 212 → | $14,898 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Argentina population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 46,050,344 | – | – |
| 2025 | 45,851,378 | +155,219 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 45,696,159 | +157,758 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 45,538,401 | +130,497 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 45,407,904 | +95,623 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 45,312,281 | +120,316 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 45,191,965 | +1,714,953 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 43,477,012 | +2,188,318 | +1% |
| 2010 | 41,288,694 | +2,071,905 | +1% |
| 2005 | 39,216,789 | +2,002,805 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 37,213,984 | +2,143,964 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 35,070,020 | +2,314,119 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 32,755,901 | +2,419,460 | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 30,336,441 | +2,324,845 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 28,011,596 | +2,137,489 | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 25,874,107 | +1,995,780 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 23,878,327 | +1,765,698 | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 22,112,629 | +1,726,584 | +1.6% |
| 1960 | 20,386,045 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
Largest cities in Argentina
| # | City | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buenos Aires Capital | 2,891,082 | 6.3% |
| 2 | Córdoba | 2,106,734 | 4.6% |
| 3 | Rosario | 948,312 | 2.1% |
| 4 | Mar del Plata | 593,337 | 1.3% |
| 5 | San Miguel de Tucumán | 548,866 | 1.2% |
| 6 | Salta | 520,683 | 1.1% |
| 7 | Santa Fe | 391,164 | 0.8% |
| 8 | Avellaneda | 367,554 | 0.8% |
Buenos Aires is the largest city with 2,891,082 people and is also the capital. City figures are the latest official estimates for the city proper, so shares are approximate. Full list of Argentina cities →
About Argentina
Population over time
- From 20,386,045 in 1960 to 46,050,344 today — up 125.9%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.5% per year.
- World rank: Population #35 of 238 · Population growth rate #156 of 238.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 77.5 years (2024), up 13.3 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.5 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
- World rank: Life expectancy #79 of 216 · Fertility rate #151 of 216.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 11.1 births vs 7.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 3.4 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
- World rank: Birth rate #136 of 216 · Death rate #90 of 216.
Age structure
- 21% of the population is under 15 and 12.6% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 5.3% in 1960 — the population is aging.
- World rank: Population under 15 #117 of 216 · Population aged 65+ #79 of 216 · Median age #120 of 238.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 183.3 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 196.2 Mt in 2015 — down 6.6% since.
- Per person: 4.01 t in 2024, vs 3.67 t in 1970.
- World rank: CO₂ emissions #31 of 203 · CO₂ emissions per capita #69 of 203.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,736.7 kg of oil equivalent per person (2024), up 28.5% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 9.2% of final energy in 2021 (+0.6 points since 1990).
- World rank: Energy use per capita #64 of 150 · Renewable energy share #149 of 212.
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 10.3% of land area (2023).
- Net deforestation: cover fell from 12.9% to 10.3% since 1990 — roughly 70,689 km² of forest lost.
- World rank: Forest area #165 of 213.
Urban population (% of total)
- 92.4% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 71.7% in 1960 (+20.6 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
- World rank: Urban population #25 of 216.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low–medium — freshwater withdrawals are 12.9% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 6,431 m³ in 2022, down 54.4% since 1961.
- World rank: Freshwater resources per capita #60 of 183 · Water stress #77 of 177.
Economy
- GDP: $683.1B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 14.9% since 2015.
- That works out to $14,898 per person.
- World rank: GDP #24 of 212 · GDP per capita #85 of 212.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 7.1% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 219.9% in 2024 — persistently high inflation erodes real incomes.
- World rank: Unemployment rate #60 of 186 · Inflation rate #2 of 191.
Internet & mobile
- 89.7% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 140.2 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
- World rank: Internet users #63 of 209 · Mobile subscriptions #40 of 210.
Argentina in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Argentina in 2026?
As of October 2026, Argentina has an estimated population of 46,050,344. The United Nations estimated 45,929,027 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.3% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Argentina growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.3% per year — roughly 415 more people every day. Each year there are about 509,812 births and 358,246 deaths, with net migration of +4,593.
What is the population density of Argentina?
About 16.6 people per square kilometre: 46,050,344 people living on 2,780,400 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Argentina?
The median age is 33.3 years, and life expectancy at birth is 77.8 years. 21% of the population is under 15 and 12.6% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Argentina rank by population?
Argentina is the 35th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 3rd in South America, with 0.6% of the global population.
How has the population of Argentina changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 20,386,045; by 2025 it had grown to 45,851,378 (+124.9%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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Sources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.3%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.