Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina
Argentina: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
123rd
of 169 countries
All-time high
11.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2024
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina stood at 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina peaked at 11.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
Argentina ranks 123rd of 169 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.
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 9.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1962 | 10.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 9.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1964 | 7.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.6% |
| 1965 | 7.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1966 | 7.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 8.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.8% |
| 1968 | 8.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 8.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1970 | 8.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 8.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 8.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 5.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.4% |
| 1974 | 4.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -23.3% |
| 1975 | 5.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.7% |
| 1976 | 5.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 5.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 3.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -39.7% |
| 1979 | 4.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +44.9% |
| 1980 | 4.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1981 | 4.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1982 | 3.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 3.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.1% |
| 1984 | 2.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1985 | 3.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.5% |
| 1986 | 3.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1987 | 3.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 2.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 1989 | 3.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +50.7% |
| 1990 | 1.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -48.0% |
| 1991 | 1.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1992 | 1.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 1.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 1.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 1.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 1.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 1.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 1.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 1.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 1.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 3.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +128.0% |
| 2003 | 3.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 2004 | 2.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 2005 | 2.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 2.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 2.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 1.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 2009 | 1.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 1.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 1.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 1.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 1.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 1.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 1.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 1.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 1.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.1% |
| 2019 | 1.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 1.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 1.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 2022 | 1.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 2023 | 1.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 9% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 19% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +128.0% | 1.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1989 | +50.7% | 2.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 120 Libya 1.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 121 Palau 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 122 Canada 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 124 Marshall Islands 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 125 Brunei 1.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 126 El Salvador 1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina?
- Gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina was 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 11.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does Argentina rank for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Argentina ranks 123rd out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. 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 national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.