Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Argentina
Argentina: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 28,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
28,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
140th
of 169 countries
All-time high
31,315 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2017
All-time low
1,920 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1963
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Argentina, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Argentina is 28,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Argentina peaked at 31,315 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,920 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1963.
That places Argentina 140th out of 169 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Argentina, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,497 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2,497 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,920 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -23.1% |
| 1964 | 2,305 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 2,305 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2,113 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.3% |
| 1967 | 2,113 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 2,305 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1969 | 2,881 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +25.0% |
| 1970 | 2,338 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -18.8% |
| 1971 | 2,616 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1972 | 2,489 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 2,456 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 2,590 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 2,637 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 2,083 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -21.0% |
| 1977 | 2,856 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +37.1% |
| 1978 | 2,708 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 4,187 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +54.6% |
| 1980 | 6,128 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +46.4% |
| 1981 | 5,623 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 3,229 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -42.6% |
| 1983 | 3,005 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 3,146 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 2,736 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -13.0% |
| 1986 | 3,225 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1987 | 3,595 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1988 | 3,264 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.2% |
| 1989 | 2,725 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -16.5% |
| 1990 | 2,673 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 4,814 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +80.1% |
| 1992 | 7,975 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +65.7% |
| 1993 | 9,156 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1994 | 11,091 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +21.1% |
| 1995 | 10,004 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1996 | 11,757 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 1997 | 14,916 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +26.9% |
| 1998 | 16,171 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1999 | 14,349 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -11.3% |
| 2000 | 14,327 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 12,329 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 6,157 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -50.1% |
| 2003 | 8,470 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +37.6% |
| 2004 | 11,868 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +40.1% |
| 2005 | 13,749 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 15,260 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 18,258 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 20,734 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 16,915 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -18.4% |
| 2010 | 22,870 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +35.2% |
| 2011 | 27,908 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +22.0% |
| 2012 | 26,589 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 27,621 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 24,450 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 25,602 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 27,093 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 31,315 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 29,918 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 24,324 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -18.7% |
| 2020 | 20,138 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -17.2% |
| 2021 | 23,875 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 2022 | 28,062 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 2023 | 28,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 28,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 197,055 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 15% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 28,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 111,167 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 26% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,326 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1,920 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2,881 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,696 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2,083 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4,187 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,668 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2,725 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 6,128 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,291 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2,673 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 16,171 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,807 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 6,157 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 20,734 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,769 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 22,870 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 31,315 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,167 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 20,138 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 28,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 137 Gabon 32,590 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 138 Brazil 32,516 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 139 Tajikistan 28,619 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 141 Yemen 25,277 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 142 Kazakhstan 24,096 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 143 Burkina Faso 21,675 constant 2015 US$ 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$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Argentina?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Argentina was 28,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 31,315 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2017.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,920 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1963.
- How does Argentina rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- Argentina ranks 140th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) 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.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) 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.