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Overview
Argentina has about 65% more people than Australia: 45.85 million against 27.61 million (2025).
Australia's economy is 2.6 times the size of Argentina's, at $1.80T versus $683.10B.
Per person, Australia is the wealthier of the two: $65,130 against $14,898 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Argentina | Australia | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $683.10B | Higher: $1.80T | 2025 | $633.27B / $1.75T |
| GDP per capita | $14,898 | Higher: $65,130 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 1.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 219.9% | Lower: 2.9% | 2024 / 2025 | — / 3.2% |
| Unemployment | 7.1% | Lower: 4.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 46 | 90 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $811 | Higher: $4,436 | 2025 / 2021 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $297 | Higher: $2,655 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.91 | $5.95 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 45.85 million | 27.61 million | 2025 | 45.42 million / 27.49 million |
| Population growth | 0.3% | 1.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 32.9 yrs | 38.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.50 | 1.64 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 yrs | Higher: 83.1 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 92% | 88% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 90% | Higher: 96% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 2,780,400 km² | 7,692,024 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 16.5/km² | 3.6/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 171 Mt | 387 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.7 t | 14.5 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.18B | $33.82B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 103,000 | 60,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Argentina is growing much faster: 4.4% annual GDP growth versus 1.4%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 2.9%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Argentina: a price level of 46 versus 90 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Australia: $4,436 against $811 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Argentina is the younger society: median age 32.9 versus 38.3 years.
Life expectancy is 5.5 years longer in Australia (83.1 vs 77.5).
Geography
By land area, Argentina is 64% smaller than Australia: 2,780,400 km² versus 7,692,024 km².
Argentina is far more densely settled: 16 people per km² against 4.
Military
Australia spends 8.1 times as much on defence as Argentina: $33.82B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Australia carries the heavier military burden: 1.9% of GDP versus 0.6%.
Argentina fields the larger armed forces: 103,000 personnel against 60,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Argentina bigger than Australia?
- Australia is larger by land area. Argentina covers 2,780,400 km² while Australia covers 7,692,024 km², so Australia is 2.8 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Argentina or Australia?
- Argentina has the larger population: 45.85 million versus 27.61 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Argentina richer than Australia?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Australia is richer: $65,130 against $14,898. Total GDP tells the same story: $683.10B for Argentina versus $1.80T for Australia.
- Who spends more on their military, Argentina or Australia?
- Australia spends more: $33.82B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).