Gross domestic product (GDP) in Argentina
Argentina: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 1.24 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Argentina, 1972–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Argentina is 1.24 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Argentina peaked at 1.26 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 113.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1972.
Argentina ranks 28th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 113.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1973 | 120.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 125.75 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 124.22 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.2% |
| 1976 | 124.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 132.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 130.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 139.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 140.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 141.20 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 148.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 160.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 171.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 167.15 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 186.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 198.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.5% |
| 1988 | 210.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 203.08 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 227.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.2% |
| 1991 | 268.44 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.8% |
| 1992 | 316.16 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.8% |
| 1993 | 362.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.8% |
| 1994 | 422.50 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.5% |
| 1995 | 473.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 612.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +29.3% |
| 1997 | 632.08 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 630.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 593.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 589.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 554.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 474.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 514.90 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 563.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 612.65 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 669.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 742.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 801.95 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 764.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 876.58 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 985.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 1.01 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 1.00 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 980.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 1.02 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 1.02 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 1.13 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 1.18 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 1.12 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 1.05 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 1.18 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 1.26 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 1.24 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 1.24 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 148.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 8.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 1.24 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 42.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 29.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 126.22 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 113.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 139.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 8 |
| 1980s | 172.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 140.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 210.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 454.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 227.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 632.08 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 628.73 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 474.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 801.95 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.03 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 876.58 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.18 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.18 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.05 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.26 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
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- 25 Iran 1.34 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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More economy & growth data for Argentina
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- 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$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Argentina?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Argentina was 1.24 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.26 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.57 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1972.
- How does Argentina rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Argentina ranks 28th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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