Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Argentina
Argentina: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 454,019 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
454,019 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
130th
of 181 countries
All-time high
459,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
41,498 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1972
Years of data
52
1972–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Argentina, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Argentina is 454,019 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Argentina peaked at 459,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 41,498 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1972.
That places Argentina 130th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Argentina, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 41,498 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1973 | 43,857 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 45,951 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 45,390 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1976 | 45,372 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 48,383 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 47,705 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 50,815 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 51,159 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 51,597 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 54,106 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 58,671 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 62,573 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 61,076 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 68,067 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 72,470 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1988 | 77,046 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 74,207 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 83,296 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1991 | 98,088 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1992 | 115,526 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1993 | 132,573 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1994 | 154,382 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +16.5% |
| 1995 | 173,060 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 223,692 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +29.3% |
| 1997 | 230,967 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 230,530 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 216,986 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 215,471 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 202,445 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 173,408 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 188,147 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 205,843 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 223,864 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 244,504 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 271,457 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 293,036 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 279,219 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 320,307 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 360,179 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 368,379 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 366,940 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 358,322 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 371,273 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 370,934 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 414,249 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 429,351 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 409,955 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 381,940 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 429,829 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 459,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 454,019 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 454,019 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 35% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 454,019 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 32% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46,121 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 41,498 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 50,815 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 8 |
| 1980s | 63,097 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 51,159 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 77,046 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 165,910 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 83,296 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 230,967 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 229,739 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 173,408 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 293,036 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 376,989 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 320,307 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 429,351 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 431,240 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 381,940 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 459,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 127 Venezuela 493,321 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 128 Togo 474,861 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 129 Brazil 472,713 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 131 Benin 434,572 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 132 Nicaragua 415,990 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 133 Djibouti 409,619 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
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$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Argentina?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Argentina was 454,019 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 459,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 41,498 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1972.
- How does Argentina rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Argentina ranks 130th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.