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Overview
Argentina has 5.0 times the population of Austria: 45.85 million people against 9.21 million (2025).
Argentina's economy is 18% larger than Austria's, at $683.10B versus $579.47B.
Per person, Austria is the wealthier of the two: $62,930 against $14,898 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Argentina | Austria | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $683.10B | $579.47B | 2025 | $633.27B / $521.64B |
| GDP per capita | $14,898 | Higher: $62,930 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 0.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 219.9% | Lower: 3.5% | 2024 / 2025 | — / 2.9% |
| Unemployment | 7.1% | Lower: 5.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 46 | 82 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $811 | Higher: $6,155 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $297 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.91 | — | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 45.85 million | 9.21 million | 2025 | 45.42 million / 9.17 million |
| Population growth | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 32.9 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.50 | 1.33 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 yrs | Higher: 82.0 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 92% | 70% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 90% | Higher: 92% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 2,780,400 km² | 83,871 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 16.5/km² | 109.8/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 171 Mt | Lower: 56 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.7 t | 6.2 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.18B | $5.26B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 103,000 | 23,000 | 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 0.6%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 3.5%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Argentina: a price level of 46 versus 82 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Austria: $6,155 against $811 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Argentina is the far younger society: median age 32.9 versus 43.6 years.
Life expectancy is 4.5 years longer in Austria (82.0 vs 77.5).
Argentina is considerably more urbanized: 92% of people live in cities, against 70%.
Geography
By land area, Argentina is 33 times the size of Austria: 2,780,400 km² versus 83,871 km².
Austria is far more densely settled: 110 people per km² against 16.
Military
Austria spends 26% more on defence than Argentina: $5.26B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Argentina fields the larger armed forces: 103,000 personnel against 23,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Argentina bigger than Austria?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Argentina covers 2,780,400 km² while Austria covers 83,871 km², so Argentina is 33 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Argentina or Austria?
- Argentina has the larger population: 45.85 million versus 9.21 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Argentina richer than Austria?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Austria is richer: $62,930 against $14,898. Total GDP tells a different story: $683.10B for Argentina versus $579.47B for Austria.
- Who spends more on their military, Argentina or Austria?
- Austria spends more: $5.26B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).