Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina
Argentina: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.3287 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
0.3287 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 18.7%
World rank
157th
of 179 countries
All-time high
0.9374 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1962
All-time low
0.1302 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1990
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina stood at 0.3287 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of up 18.7% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina peaked at 0.9374 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.1302 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1990.
Argentina ranks 157th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 66 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.9169 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.8539 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1962 | 0.9374 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 1963 | 0.7236 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.8% |
| 1964 | 0.6197 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 1965 | 0.5598 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1966 | 0.5081 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1967 | 0.5997 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.0% |
| 1968 | 0.6002 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 0.6346 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 0.5097 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 1971 | 0.5411 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 1972 | 0.4934 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1973 | 0.3219 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -34.8% |
| 1974 | 0.2462 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -23.5% |
| 1975 | 0.3463 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +40.7% |
| 1976 | 0.2803 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1977 | 0.3464 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.6% |
| 1978 | 0.2094 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -39.5% |
| 1979 | 0.4163 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +98.8% |
| 1980 | 0.5482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.7% |
| 1981 | 0.4921 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1982 | 0.2637 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -46.4% |
| 1983 | 0.199 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.5% |
| 1984 | 0.1853 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1985 | 0.2137 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 1986 | 0.2097 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 0.2275 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 0.1771 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.1% |
| 1989 | 0.2449 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.2% |
| 1990 | 0.1302 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -46.8% |
| 1991 | 0.1747 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.2% |
| 1992 | 0.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.4% |
| 1993 | 0.2663 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 1994 | 0.2966 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 0.2669 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1996 | 0.2975 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 0.3507 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.9% |
| 1998 | 0.3725 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 0.3485 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 0.3471 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 0.3159 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 0.4338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.3% |
| 2003 | 0.4571 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 0.4963 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 0.4764 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 0.4518 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 0.4372 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 0.3948 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 0.3498 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 0.3717 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 0.3625 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 0.3353 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 0.3445 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 0.3199 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 0.2964 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 0.3346 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 0.335 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.3925 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 0.3741 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 0.3595 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 0.3379 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 0.3048 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 0.3031 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 0.277 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 2025 | 0.3287 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.7% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 0.3287 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 5% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 0.3287 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 25% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +98.8% | 0.2094 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4163 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.6954 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5081 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9374 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3711 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2094 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5411 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2761 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1771 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2744 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1302 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3725 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.416 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3159 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4963 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3466 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2964 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3925 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3185 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.277 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3595 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 154 Australia 0.3459 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 155 New Zealand 0.3428 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 156 Bulgaria 0.339 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 158 Bahamas 0.3214 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 159 Portugal 0.3177 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 160 Greece 0.3125 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$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina was 0.3287 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9374 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1302 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1990.
- How does Argentina rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Argentina ranks 157th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Imports of goods and services (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.