Latin America and the Caribbean · South America
Argentina Demographics
Argentina combines slow population growth, below-replacement fertility, very high urbanization, and a gradually older age structure.
Headline population indicators use World Bank WDI and UN World Population Prospects-style mid-year estimates. Census benchmarks and the detailed age-sex table use INDEC 2022 Census data. Source definitions differ, so census counts and model estimates are shown separately.
Last updated: 2 July 2026
Core Demographic Indicators
Detailed Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,851,378 | 2025 | World Bank WDI |
| Population growth | 0.3% | 2025 | World Bank WDI |
| Population density | 16.6 people per sq. km of land area | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Surface area | 2,780,400 sq. km | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Median age | 32.1 years | 2023 | UN WPP 2024 via OWID |
| Total fertility rate | 1.5 births per woman | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.5 years | 2024 | World Bank WDI / PAHO |
| Urban population share | 92.58% | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Urban population count | 42,305,047 | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Population aged 0-14 | 9,872,172 | 2024 | PAHO / World Bank WDI |
| Population aged 15-64 | 30,150,350 | 2024 | PAHO / World Bank WDI |
| Population aged 65+ | 5,673,637 | 2024 | PAHO / World Bank WDI |
| Aged 65+ share | 12.42% | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Age dependency ratio | 51.6 dependents per 100 working-age people | 2024 | PAHO |
| Women per 100 men | 101.5 | 2024 | PAHO |
| Net migration | +2,859 | 2025 | World Bank WDI |
Table analysis
- The 2025 mid-year population estimate is 45,851,378, while the 2022 census benchmark is shown separately because census counts and model estimates use different reference systems.
- The fertility rate is 1.5 births per woman, below the broad replacement-level benchmark of 2.1.
- The 2024 age profile has 12.42% aged 65+ and 65.98% aged 15-64.
- Urbanization is high: 42,305,047 people, or 92.58% of the population, were classified as urban in the World Bank urban series.
Population Trend
Argentina Population Trend
Mid-year population estimates, selected years from 1960 to 2025
Source: World Bank WDI, based primarily on UN World Population Prospects and national statistical sources. Census counts are not mixed into this line.
Trend analysis
- The WDI series rises from 20.4 million in 1960 to 45.9 million in 2025.
- Growth is still positive, but the pace in the selected WDI table is low at 0.3% in 2025.
- The chart uses mid-year estimates only; the separate census table records enumerated population counts.
Population Tables
World Bank Population Series
| Year | Population | Growth rate | Net migration | Fertility rate | Life expectancy | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32,755,901 | 1.5% | +15,719 | 3.0 | 71.6 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2000 | 37,213,984 | 1.1% | -22,775 | 2.6 | 73.9 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2016 | 43,900,313 | 1.0% | +5,215 | 2.2 | 76.1 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2017 | 44,288,894 | 0.9% | +4,931 | 2.2 | 76.5 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2018 | 44,654,882 | 0.8% | +5,742 | 2.1 | 76.8 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2019 | 44,973,465 | 0.7% | +5,397 | 1.9 | 76.8 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2020 | 45,191,965 | 0.5% | +292 | 1.6 | 75.9 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2021 | 45,312,281 | 0.3% | +314 | 1.6 | 73.9 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2022 | 45,407,904 | 0.2% | +5,589 | 1.5 | 75.8 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2023 | 45,538,401 | 0.3% | +4,133 | 1.5 | 77.4 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2024 | 45,696,159 | 0.3% | +3,454 | 1.5 | 77.5 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2025 | 45,851,378 | 0.3% | +2,859 | Data not available | Data not available | World Bank WDI |
Table analysis
- Population growth slows from 1.5% in 1990 to 0.3% in 2025 in the selected WDI rows.
- Fertility falls from 3.0 births per woman in 1990 to 1.5 in 2024.
- Life expectancy reaches 77.5 years in 2024 after a lower value in 2021.
- Net migration is positive in most selected recent rows, but it is small relative to the total population.
Census Population Benchmarks
| Year | Census population | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 | 1,830,214 | Census benchmark | Historical census series / INDEC-linked compilation |
| 1895 | 4,044,911 | Census benchmark | Historical census series / INDEC-linked compilation |
| 1914 | 7,903,662 | Census benchmark | Historical census series / INDEC-linked compilation |
| 1947 | 15,893,811 | Census benchmark | Historical census series / INDEC-linked compilation |
| 1960 | 20,013,793 | Census benchmark | Historical census series / INDEC-linked compilation |
| 1970 | 23,364,431 | Census benchmark | Historical census series / INDEC-linked compilation |
| 1980 | 27,949,480 | Census benchmark | Historical census series / INDEC-linked compilation |
| 1991 | 32,615,528 | Census benchmark | INDEC census series |
| 2001 | 36,260,130 | Census benchmark | INDEC census series |
| 2010 | 40,117,096 | Census benchmark | INDEC census series |
| 2022 | 46,044,703 | Census benchmark | INDEC 2022 Census |
Table analysis
- The census benchmark rises from 1.83 million in 1869 to 46.04 million in 2022.
- The 2022 census count is higher than the WDI 2022 mid-year estimate shown in the WDI table.
- Census benchmarks are useful for enumerated population change, while WDI/UN series are better for harmonized annual comparisons.
Age-Sex Population Structure
Argentina Population Pyramid
Population by age group and sex, 2022 census age-sex table
Source: INDEC 2022 Census age-sex table. Male values are stored as negative numbers only for left-side pyramid rendering.
Age-sex analysis
- The 2022 age-sex table total is 45,886,580, shown separately from the headline census population.
- Male counts are higher in the youngest age groups; the 10-14 group has a sex ratio of 103.2 males per 100 females.
- Female counts are higher from young adulthood onward in this table.
- The 80+ group is strongly female-heavy, with 427,838 males and 830,877 females.
Detailed Age-Sex Table
| Age group | Male | Female | Total | Male share | Female share | Sex ratio | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,442,339 | 1,404,211 | 2,846,550 | 50.7% | 49.3% | 102.7 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 5-9 | 1,825,647 | 1,773,600 | 3,599,247 | 50.7% | 49.3% | 102.9 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 10-14 | 1,845,146 | 1,788,414 | 3,633,560 | 50.8% | 49.2% | 103.2 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 15-19 | 1,800,681 | 1,768,387 | 3,569,068 | 50.5% | 49.5% | 101.8 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 20-24 | 1,757,472 | 1,779,791 | 3,537,263 | 49.7% | 50.3% | 98.7 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 25-29 | 1,755,496 | 1,824,075 | 3,579,571 | 49.0% | 51.0% | 96.2 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 30-34 | 1,706,782 | 1,787,492 | 3,494,274 | 48.8% | 51.2% | 95.5 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 35-39 | 1,616,211 | 1,692,147 | 3,308,358 | 48.9% | 51.1% | 95.5 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 40-44 | 1,617,796 | 1,713,874 | 3,331,670 | 48.6% | 51.4% | 94.4 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 45-49 | 1,386,629 | 1,488,369 | 2,874,998 | 48.2% | 51.8% | 93.2 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 50-54 | 1,177,301 | 1,281,024 | 2,458,325 | 47.9% | 52.1% | 91.9 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 55-59 | 1,044,857 | 1,158,048 | 2,202,905 | 47.4% | 52.6% | 90.2 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 60-64 | 929,041 | 1,057,693 | 1,986,734 | 46.8% | 53.2% | 87.8 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 65-69 | 796,143 | 946,014 | 1,742,157 | 45.7% | 54.3% | 84.2 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 70-74 | 627,993 | 799,212 | 1,427,205 | 44.0% | 56.0% | 78.6 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 75-79 | 424,945 | 611,035 | 1,035,980 | 41.0% | 59.0% | 69.5 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
| 80+ | 427,838 | 830,877 | 1,258,715 | 34.0% | 66.0% | 51.5 | 2022 | INDEC Census |
Age-sex analysis
- The largest five-year group in this table is 10-14, with 3,633,560 people.
- The 0-14 broad group totals 10,079,357 people in the 2022 age-sex table.
- The 15-64 broad group totals 30,343,166 people.
- The 65+ broad group totals 5,464,057 people, with a female share of 58.3%.
Sex Ratio by Age Group
Males per 100 females in the 2022 age-sex table
Source: INDEC 2022 Census age-sex table. Sex ratio is calculated as male population divided by female population times 100.
Chart analysis
- The sex ratio is above 100 through ages 15-19, then moves below parity in adult age groups.
- The 80+ sex ratio is 51.5, the lowest in the listed age groups.
- This is a distribution measure and does not explain the cause of the age pattern.
Age Structure
Broad Age Structure
Population counts by broad age group, 2024
Source: PAHO profile using interagency indicators and World Bank-compatible age groups, 2024.
| Age group | Population | Share | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 | 9,872,172 | 21.6% | 2024 | PAHO / World Bank WDI |
| 15-64 | 30,150,350 | 66.0% | 2024 | PAHO / World Bank WDI |
| 65+ | 5,673,637 | 12.42% | 2024 | PAHO / World Bank WDI |
Data analysis
- The working-age group is the largest broad age group, with 30.15 million people.
- The 65+ population is 5.67 million, equal to 12.42% of the 2024 population in this source.
- The youth group, ages 0-14, is larger than the older group but smaller than in Argentina’s earlier census history.
Fertility, Life Expectancy and Migration
Fertility Rate Compared With Replacement Level
Argentina total fertility rate and the 2.1 benchmark
Source: World Bank WDI, 2024 for Argentina. Replacement level is a broad benchmark, not a country-specific threshold.
Chart analysis
- Argentina’s 2024 fertility rate is 1.5 births per woman.
- The rate is below the broad 2.1 replacement-level benchmark.
Life Expectancy Trend
Life expectancy at birth, selected WDI years
Source: World Bank WDI. The selected table has no 2025 value for this indicator.
Trend analysis
- Life expectancy rises from 71.6 years in 1990 to 77.5 years in 2024.
- The 2021 value is lower than surrounding years in this WDI series.
- No sex-specific life expectancy chart is shown here because the main WDI table used for the trend is total population only.
Net Migration Trend
Net migration values from the selected WDI table
Source: World Bank WDI. Net migration equals immigration minus emigration in the dataset definition.
Chart analysis
- The selected WDI rows show negative net migration in 2000, at -22,775.
- The 2025 value is positive but small at +2,859.
- Net migration should not be read as total immigration or total emigration; it is the balance between the two flows.
Projection Scenario
Population Projection
UN-style medium scenario values, selected years
Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 medium scenario, surfaced through World Bank/UN-linked data tables and OWID summary. Projection values are scenario-based estimates.
| Year | Projected population | Scenario | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45,851,378 | Estimate / transition point | World Bank WDI / UN WPP-style series |
| 2030 | 46,585,022 | Medium scenario | UN WPP 2024-style projection |
| 2040 | 47,817,645 | Medium scenario | UN WPP 2024-style projection |
| 2050 | 48,308,944 | Medium scenario | UN WPP 2024-style projection |
| 2100 | 38,255,990 | Medium scenario | UN WPP 2024 via OWID summary |
Projection analysis
- The selected medium-scenario values rise to 48.3 million in 2050.
- The 2100 value is lower at 38.26 million, reflecting the long-run scenario path.
- Projection values are not observed counts and should not be mixed with the census benchmark table.
Demographic Overview
Argentina is still growing in the WDI series, but the selected growth rate is low at 0.3% in 2025.
The 2024 broad-age split is 21.6% aged 0-14, 66.0% aged 15-64, and 12.42% aged 65+.
The 2022 age-sex table is youth-balanced but female-heavy at older ages, especially in the 80+ group.
The fertility rate is below replacement level, with WDI showing 1.5 births per woman in 2024.
Recent WDI net migration entries are positive, but the absolute values are small compared with the national population.
INDEC census counts and WDI mid-year estimates are shown in separate tables to avoid mixing definitions.
Data Sources and Methodology
The page separates census counts, mid-year population estimates, age-sex tabulations, and projection values. Missing values are not filled with estimated substitutes.
| Source | Year or release | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| World Bank World Development Indicators | DataBank values through 2025 where available | Population, population growth, density, fertility, life expectancy, net migration, urban population and age indicators |
| UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 | 2024 revision | Underlying international population estimates and medium-scenario projection context |
| INDEC National Population, Household and Housing Census | 2022 census | Census benchmark count and detailed age-sex population table |
| PAHO Health in the Americas country profile | 2024 country profile | 2024 broad age counts, age dependency ratio, women per 100 men and life expectancy cross-check |
| Our World in Data population profile | 2026 page using UN WPP 2024 | Median age, 2023 net migration context, and 2100 UN medium projection summary |
Indicator Definitions
| Indicator | Definition | Unit | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Mid-year population estimate unless the row is labeled as a census benchmark. | Persons | WDI and census values are not merged in one trend line. |
| Fertility rate | Average number of births per woman under the period fertility schedule. | Births per woman | Compared with 2.1 only as a broad benchmark. |
| Life expectancy | Period life expectancy at birth. | Years | Total population value is used for the trend chart. |
| Net migration | Immigration minus emigration in the selected dataset. | Persons | Does not show total inflows or total outflows. |
| Urban population | People living in areas classified as urban by the source definition. | Persons or percent | Urban classification depends on national definitions and UN urban-ratio methods. |
| Sex ratio | Male population divided by female population, multiplied by 100. | Males per 100 females | Calculated from the visible INDEC 2022 age-sex table. |
| Projection | Scenario-based population value, not an observed count. | Persons | Projection rows are kept separate from census and historical estimate tables. |
Methodological Safety Note
Methodological Safety Note: Argentina demographic values can differ by source because a resident census count, a mid-year model estimate, a vital-statistics count, and a projection are not the same measure. The 2022 INDEC census benchmark is not used to overwrite the WDI 2022 mid-year estimate. Projection rows are scenario-based and are shown separately. Urban population depends on source definitions. Sex ratio values in the age-sex section are calculated from visible male and female counts. Rounded percentages may not sum exactly to 100%.
FAQ
Is Argentina’s population still growing?
Yes. The World Bank WDI selected table shows 45,851,378 people in 2025 and a population growth rate of 0.3%.
Why is the 2022 census count different from the 2022 WDI estimate?
The 2022 census is an enumerated benchmark from INDEC. The WDI value is a harmonized mid-year estimate. They use different measurement approaches and should not be treated as duplicates.
Is Argentina’s fertility below replacement level?
Yes. The World Bank WDI value used here is 1.5 births per woman in 2024, below the broad 2.1 replacement-level benchmark.
Does the age-sex table use a real population pyramid dataset?
Yes. The pyramid uses 2022 age-by-sex groups from the INDEC census age-sex table. It is not based on broad 0-14, 15-64 and 65+ groups.
Are projections guaranteed predictions?
No. Projection values are scenario-based estimates. They depend on assumptions about fertility, mortality and migration.