Argentina Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 35th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
46,050,196
The population of Argentina is about 46,050,196 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 46.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.56% of the world's people.
Argentina is the 35th most populous of 217 countries and territories. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.33% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 48.3 million. That is 2.3 times its 1960 population of 20.4 million. Population density is 17 people per square kilometre. 92% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
46.0 million
Yearly change
+0.33%
World rank
35th
Share of world
0.56%
Density
17/km²
Land area
2,736,690 km²
Life expectancy
77.5 yrs
Births per woman
1.50
GDP per capita
$14,898
GDP
$683.1B
Population of Argentina, 1960–2050
Argentina population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20,386,045 | — | 7 |
| 1970 | 23,878,327 | +1.57% | 9 |
| 1980 | 28,011,596 | +1.61% | 10 |
| 1990 | 32,755,901 | +1.50% | 12 |
| 2000 | 37,213,984 | +1.14% | 14 |
| 2010 | 41,288,694 | +1.06% | 15 |
| 2020 | 45,191,965 | +0.49% | 17 |
| 2024 | 45,696,159 | +0.35% | 17 |
| 2026proj. | 46,003,734 | +0.33% | 17 |
| 2030proj. | 46,585,022 | +0.30% | 17 |
| 2040proj. | 47,817,645 | +0.21% | 17 |
| 2050proj. | 48,308,944 | +0.00% | 18 |
Argentina vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3.9 times as many people as Argentina. Bangladesh is 81.3 times more densely populated.
Argentina population: questions and answers
What is the population of Argentina in 2026?
About 46,003,734 (46.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Argentina's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.33% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Argentina?
About 17 people per km², with a land area of 2,736,690 km².
What will the population of Argentina be in 2050?
About 48.3 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires.
What is the life expectancy in Argentina?
77.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.