Argentina: economy and key statistics
Argentina is number 24 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $683.1 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $14,898. The economy grew by 4.4% in 2025. Unemployment is 7.1%. The economy is 56% services, 23% industry, 6% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 95 R&D labs, 5 startups, 4 investors.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
Argentina is number 28 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 50.6 out of 100: economic 70, technology 34, military 34 and human capital 72.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $683.1 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $1.49 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $14,898 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +4.4% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 219.9% | 2024 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% | 2025 |
| Population | 45.9 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 22.4 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 56% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 23% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 14% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 6% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 16% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.5% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 4% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 0.60% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 90% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Startups in Argentina
Investors in Argentina
Main export industries
Argentina exported goods worth about $79.7bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Commodities not specified according to kind: $11.0bn (13.8% of goods exports)
- Cereals: $10.1bn (12.7% of goods exports)
- Food industries, residues and wastes thereof: $8.4bn (10.5% of goods exports)
- Vehicles: $7.8bn (9.8% of goods exports)
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $7.6bn (9.5% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in South America
- Brazil (#11)
- Colombia (#36)
- Chile (#45)
- Peru (#47)
- Ecuador (#64)
- Venezuela (#78)
- Uruguay (#84)
- Bolivia (#88)
- Paraguay (#98)
- Guyana (#120)
- Suriname (#166)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Argentina?
Argentina had a GDP of $683.1 billion in 2025, ranking number 24 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Argentina?
GDP per person in Argentina was $14,898 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Argentina growing?
The economy of Argentina grew by 4.4% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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