Argentina GDP Per Capita (2026)
Argentina has a diversified South American economy supported by agriculture, food production, energy, mining, manufacturing, services, technology, and a substantial domestic market. GDP per capita provides an important view of how national economic output relates to population and helps place total GDP into perspective. Argentina’s economic performance can vary considerably across periods because of inflation, exchange rates, and changing domestic conditions. Explore the latest Argentina GDP per capita data, historical trends, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$14,357
Est. in USD
World Rank
#76
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+0.0%
+$2
South America Rank
#4
Out of 12 countries
1. Argentina GDP Per Capita in 2026
Argentina’s GDP per capita measures economic production per resident and provides a population-adjusted perspective on the country’s economy. Agriculture, energy, industry, services, and natural resources all contribute to national output. Because currency and price conditions can change significantly, GDP per capita expressed in U.S. dollars may fluctuate noticeably even when domestic economic activity follows a different path.
2. Argentina GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Argentina GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,357 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | $14,355 | +6.0% |
| 2024 | $13,539 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | $13,908 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $13,702 | +29.1% |
| 2021 | $10,610 | +25.0% |
| 2020 | $8,489 | -14.6% |
| 2019 | $9,942 | -15.6% |
| 2018 | $11,786 | -19.4% |
| 2017 | $14,618 | +14.4% |
| 2016 | $12,773 | -14.2% |
| 2015 | $14,895 | +12.8% |
| 2014 | $13,209 | -8.8% |
| 2013 | $14,489 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | $13,890 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | $12,788 | +22.8% |
| 2010 | $10,413 | +24.9% |
| 2009 | $8,338 | -8.8% |
| 2008 | $9,147 | +25.0% |
| 2007 | $7,316 | +22.4% |
| 2006 | $5,976 | +15.7% |
| 2005 | $5,164 | +19.7% |
| 2004 | $4,314 | +14.7% |
| 2003 | $3,761 | +25.5% |
| 2002 | $2,998 | -62.9% |
| 2001 | $8,085 | -6.4% |
| 2000 | $8,639 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | $8,709 | -6.2% |
| 1998 | $9,283 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | $9,197 | +6.4% |
| 1996 | $8,645 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | $8,295 | -1.0% |
| 1994 | $8,379 | +7.5% |
| 1993 | $7,796 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | $7,654 | +19.1% |
| 1991 | $6,429 | +32.3% |
| 1990 | $4,858 | +69.4% |
| 1989 | $2,867 | -36.6% |
| 1988 | $4,524 | +15.7% |
| 1987 | $3,910 | +1.4% |
| 1986 | $3,857 | +18.7% |
| 1985 | $3,249 | -25.7% |
| 1984 | $4,375 | +10.4% |
| 1983 | $3,963 | +21.6% |
| 1982 | $3,258 | -51.2% |
| 1981 | $6,671 | -20.2% |
| 1980 | $8,361 | — |
4. Argentina GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+0.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+35.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+12.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+140.2%
(2006 to 2026)
Argentina’s GDP per capita has experienced pronounced cycles of growth, contraction, recovery, and renewed adjustment over time. Inflation, exchange-rate movements, fiscal conditions, investment, commodity prices, employment, and domestic demand can all have major effects on the indicator. Historical GDP per capita data is particularly useful for Argentina because it shows how output per resident has changed through periods of economic volatility rather than relying only on the latest value.
5. Argentina GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Argentina
$14,357
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Argentina’s GDP per capita is approximately
4.4%
above the
South America average
and
43.0%
below the world average.
6. Argentina GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Guyana | $33,167 |
| #2 | Uruguay | $27,608 |
| #3 | Chile | $20,240 |
| #4 | Argentina | $14,357 |
| #5 | Brazil | $12,313 |
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Argentina
Argentina GDP (Nominal)
$688.4 Billion
(2026)
Argentina GDP Per Capita
$14,357
(2026)
Argentina’s total GDP captures the full scale of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP helps assess Argentina’s overall economic importance within South America, whereas GDP per capita provides a more comparable measure of production per resident. Using both indicators together helps distinguish changes in national economic scale from movements in population-adjusted output.
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8. Argentina GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $14,530 | +1.2% |
| 2028 | $15,269 | +5.1% |
| 2029 | $15,991 | +4.7% |
| 2030 | $16,701 | +4.4% |
Argentina GDP per capita is projected to reach $16,701 by 2030, representing a 16.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Argentina GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Argentina GDP per capita is estimated at $14,357 in 2026.
It ranks #76 globally and #4 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 0.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 35.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 12.4%.
It is approximately 4.4% above the South America average.
It is approximately 43.0% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $16,701 by 2030, 16.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Argentina GDP Per Capita FAQs
Argentina GDP per capita is estimated at $14,357 in 2026.
Argentina ranks #76 globally and #4 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 0.0% compared with 2025.
Argentina GDP per capita was approximately $14,895 in 2015.
Argentina GDP per capita is approximately 4.4% above the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.