Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Argentina
Argentina: Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution was 18,556 2011$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
18,556 2011$
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
57th
of 145 countries
All-time high
20,003 2011$
in 2011
All-time low
1,484 2011$
in 1800
Years of data
149
1800–2018
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Argentina, 1800–2018
Source: Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2011$.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 18,556 2011$ for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Argentina peaked at 20,003 2011$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,484 2011$, in 1800.
Argentina ranks 57th of 145 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Argentina, year by year
| Year | 2011$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 1,484 2011$ | — |
| 1820 | 1,591 2011$ | +7.2% |
| 1850 | 1,994 2011$ | +25.3% |
| 1860 | 2,160 2011$ | +8.3% |
| 1870 | 2,340 2011$ | +8.3% |
| 1875 | 2,606 2011$ | +11.4% |
| 1876 | 2,611 2011$ | +0.2% |
| 1877 | 2,820 2011$ | +8.0% |
| 1878 | 2,619 2011$ | -7.1% |
| 1879 | 2,664 2011$ | +1.7% |
| 1880 | 2,557 2011$ | -4.0% |
| 1881 | 2,541 2011$ | -0.6% |
| 1882 | 3,108 2011$ | +22.3% |
| 1883 | 3,373 2011$ | +8.5% |
| 1884 | 3,486 2011$ | +3.4% |
| 1885 | 3,904 2011$ | +12.0% |
| 1886 | 3,771 2011$ | -3.4% |
| 1887 | 3,841 2011$ | +1.9% |
| 1888 | 4,219 2011$ | +9.8% |
| 1889 | 4,288 2011$ | +1.6% |
| 1890 | 3,851 2011$ | -10.2% |
| 1891 | 3,631 2011$ | -5.7% |
| 1892 | 4,251 2011$ | +17.1% |
| 1893 | 4,409 2011$ | +3.7% |
| 1894 | 4,968 2011$ | +12.7% |
| 1895 | 5,384 2011$ | +8.4% |
| 1896 | 5,716 2011$ | +6.2% |
| 1897 | 4,500 2011$ | -21.3% |
| 1898 | 4,741 2011$ | +5.4% |
| 1899 | 5,412 2011$ | +14.2% |
| 1900 | 4,583 2011$ | -15.3% |
| 1901 | 4,591 2011$ | +0.2% |
| 1902 | 4,331 2011$ | -5.7% |
| 1903 | 4,769 2011$ | +10.1% |
| 1904 | 5,086 2011$ | +6.6% |
| 1905 | 5,545 2011$ | +9.0% |
| 1906 | 5,608 2011$ | +1.1% |
| 1907 | 5,514 2011$ | -1.7% |
| 1908 | 5,829 2011$ | +5.7% |
| 1909 | 5,896 2011$ | +1.1% |
| 1910 | 6,092 2011$ | +3.3% |
| 1911 | 5,971 2011$ | -2.0% |
| 1912 | 6,223 2011$ | +4.2% |
| 1913 | 6,052 2011$ | -2.7% |
| 1914 | 5,263 2011$ | -13.0% |
| 1915 | 5,171 2011$ | -1.7% |
| 1916 | 4,927 2011$ | -4.7% |
| 1917 | 4,447 2011$ | -9.7% |
| 1918 | 5,177 2011$ | +16.4% |
| 1919 | 5,271 2011$ | +1.8% |
| 1920 | 5,536 2011$ | +5.0% |
| 1921 | 5,533 2011$ | -0.1% |
| 1922 | 5,796 2011$ | +4.8% |
| 1923 | 6,213 2011$ | +7.2% |
| 1924 | 6,464 2011$ | +4.0% |
| 1925 | 6,247 2011$ | -3.4% |
| 1926 | 6,366 2011$ | +1.9% |
| 1927 | 6,625 2011$ | +4.1% |
| 1928 | 6,840 2011$ | +3.2% |
| 1929 | 6,961 2011$ | +1.8% |
| 1930 | 6,503 2011$ | -6.6% |
| 1931 | 5,917 2011$ | -9.0% |
| 1932 | 5,614 2011$ | -5.1% |
| 1933 | 5,772 2011$ | +2.8% |
| 1934 | 6,129 2011$ | +6.2% |
| 1935 | 6,296 2011$ | +2.7% |
| 1936 | 6,236 2011$ | -1.0% |
| 1937 | 6,575 2011$ | +5.4% |
| 1938 | 6,491 2011$ | -1.3% |
| 1939 | 6,612 2011$ | +1.9% |
| 1940 | 6,633 2011$ | +0.3% |
| 1941 | 6,861 2011$ | +3.4% |
| 1942 | 6,829 2011$ | -0.5% |
| 1943 | 6,666 2011$ | -2.4% |
| 1944 | 7,299 2011$ | +9.5% |
| 1945 | 6,943 2011$ | -4.9% |
| 1946 | 7,436 2011$ | +7.1% |
| 1947 | 8,112 2011$ | +9.1% |
| 1948 | 8,372 2011$ | +3.2% |
| 1949 | 8,045 2011$ | -3.9% |
| 1950 | 7,949 2011$ | -1.2% |
| 1951 | 8,086 2011$ | +1.7% |
| 1952 | 7,519 2011$ | -7.0% |
| 1953 | 7,769 2011$ | +3.3% |
| 1954 | 7,938 2011$ | +2.2% |
| 1955 | 8,348 2011$ | +5.2% |
| 1956 | 8,424 2011$ | +0.9% |
| 1957 | 8,705 2011$ | +3.3% |
| 1958 | 9,083 2011$ | +4.3% |
| 1959 | 8,354 2011$ | -8.0% |
| 1960 | 8,861 2011$ | +6.1% |
| 1961 | 9,344 2011$ | +5.5% |
| 1962 | 9,049 2011$ | -3.2% |
| 1963 | 8,695 2011$ | -3.9% |
| 1964 | 9,446 2011$ | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 10,155 2011$ | +7.5% |
| 1966 | 10,076 2011$ | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 10,200 2011$ | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 10,485 2011$ | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 11,217 2011$ | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 11,639 2011$ | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 12,003 2011$ | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 12,170 2011$ | +1.4% |
| 1973 | 12,691 2011$ | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 13,284 2011$ | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 12,946 2011$ | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 12,696 2011$ | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 13,236 2011$ | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 12,444 2011$ | -6.0% |
| 1979 | 13,114 2011$ | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 13,080 2011$ | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 12,125 2011$ | -7.3% |
| 1982 | 11,550 2011$ | -4.7% |
| 1983 | 11,775 2011$ | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 11,837 2011$ | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 10,895 2011$ | -8.0% |
| 1986 | 11,515 2011$ | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 11,633 2011$ | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 11,244 2011$ | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 10,393 2011$ | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 10,254 2011$ | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 11,224 2011$ | +9.5% |
| 1992 | 12,267 2011$ | +9.3% |
| 1993 | 12,927 2011$ | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 13,571 2011$ | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 13,086 2011$ | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 13,715 2011$ | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 14,723 2011$ | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 15,186 2011$ | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 14,578 2011$ | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 14,369 2011$ | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 13,652 2011$ | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 12,095 2011$ | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 13,089 2011$ | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 14,183 2011$ | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 15,344 2011$ | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 16,490 2011$ | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 17,892 2011$ | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 18,520 2011$ | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 17,329 2011$ | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 18,980 2011$ | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 20,003 2011$ | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 19,599 2011$ | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 19,873 2011$ | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 19,183 2011$ | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 19,502 2011$ | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 18,875 2011$ | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 19,201 2011$ | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 18,556 2011$ | -3.4% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 18,556 2011$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,242 2011$, 1.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 18,556 2011$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 12,153 2011$, 1.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 1,484 2011$ | 1,484 2011$ | 1,484 2011$ | 1 |
| 1820s | 1,591 2011$ | 1,591 2011$ | 1,591 2011$ | 1 |
| 1850s | 1,994 2011$ | 1,994 2011$ | 1,994 2011$ | 1 |
| 1860s | 2,160 2011$ | 2,160 2011$ | 2,160 2011$ | 1 |
| 1870s | 2,610 2011$ | 2,340 2011$ | 2,820 2011$ | 6 |
| 1880s | 3,509 2011$ | 2,541 2011$ | 4,288 2011$ | 10 |
| 1890s | 4,686 2011$ | 3,631 2011$ | 5,716 2011$ | 10 |
| 1900s | 5,175 2011$ | 4,331 2011$ | 5,896 2011$ | 10 |
| 1910s | 5,459 2011$ | 4,447 2011$ | 6,223 2011$ | 10 |
| 1920s | 6,258 2011$ | 5,533 2011$ | 6,961 2011$ | 10 |
| 1930s | 6,214 2011$ | 5,614 2011$ | 6,612 2011$ | 10 |
| 1940s | 7,320 2011$ | 6,633 2011$ | 8,372 2011$ | 10 |
| 1950s | 8,218 2011$ | 7,519 2011$ | 9,083 2011$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 9,753 2011$ | 8,695 2011$ | 11,217 2011$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,622 2011$ | 11,639 2011$ | 13,284 2011$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,605 2011$ | 10,393 2011$ | 13,080 2011$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,153 2011$ | 10,254 2011$ | 15,186 2011$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,296 2011$ | 12,095 2011$ | 18,520 2011$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,308 2011$ | 18,556 2011$ | 20,003 2011$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 61.81 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -73.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0046 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 68.36 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Argentina?
- Divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Argentina was 18,556 2011$ in 2018, according to Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 20,003 2011$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,484 2011$ in 1800.
- How does Argentina rank for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution?
- Argentina ranks 57th out of 145 countries with data for 2018.
- Is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Unit 1 'The capitalist revolution: prosperity, inequality, and planetary limits’ in The CORE Team, The Economy 2.0 Microeconomics. Available at: https://tinyco.re/4329598 [Figure 1.19]