Demographics of Argentina

As of 2026, Argentina's population is projected at 46.00 million, compared to 45.85 million in 2025. It is the third-most populous country in South America and ranks 35th in the world, accounting for 0.55% of the global population and 10.4% of South America's population. The population growth rate for 2026 is projected at 0.33%, placing Argentina 156th among 237 countries and dependent territories.

There are 22.84 million males and 23.16 million females in Argentina. The male population accounts for 49.66%, compared to 50.34% for females. Argentina has 316k more females than males. The sex ratio in 2026 is projected at 98.64 males per 100 females. Argentina ranks 129th globally in terms of the female-to-male ratio.

In Argentina, 510k are born each year, the 54th highest number of births worldwide, accounting for about 0.39% of global births—roughly 1,398 per day, or 58 per hour, or 1 every minute. Meanwhile, around 361k people die annually, the 32nd highest death toll in the world, representing nearly 0.57% of global deaths—about 990 per day, or 41 per hour.

In 2026, Argentina's life expectancy at birth is projected to reach 77.83 years, approximately 4.06 years higher than the global average. This places the country 89th worldwide and 7th in South America. Its life expectancy is comparable to that of Ecuador, North Macedonia, and Sri Lanka.

In 2026, Argentina's total fertility rate (TFR) is projected at 1.51 children per woman, below the global average. This places Argentina 165th worldwide and 12th in South America, putting it on par with countries such as Serbia, Portugal, and Denmark in terms of overall fertility.

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Argentina population

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Argentina death and birth rate

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Urban and rural population of Argentina

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Argentina population by Age Group (2026)