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Overview
Argentina has 7.6 times the population of Denmark: 45.85 million people against 6.01 million (2025).
Argentina's economy is about 50% larger than Denmark's, at $683.10B versus $462.53B.
Per person, Denmark is the wealthier of the two: $76,970 against $14,898 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Argentina | Denmark | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $683.10B | $462.53B | 2025 | $633.27B / $429.46B |
| GDP per capita | $14,898 | Higher: $76,970 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 2.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 219.9% | Lower: 1.9% | 2024 / 2025 | — / 1.4% |
| Unemployment | 7.1% | Lower: 5.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 46 | 92 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $811 | Higher: $6,992 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $297 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.91 | $7.04 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 45.85 million | 6.01 million | 2025 | 45.42 million / 6.05 million |
| Population growth | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 32.9 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.50 | 1.52 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 yrs | Higher: 82.3 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 92% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 90% | Higher: 100% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 2,780,400 km² | 43,094 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 16.5/km² | 139.4/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 171 Mt | Lower: 28 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.7 t | 4.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.18B | $9.96B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.6% | 2.4% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 103,000 | 15,000 | 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 faster: 4.4% annual GDP growth versus 2.9%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 1.9%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Argentina: a price level of 46 versus 92 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Denmark: $6,992 against $811 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Argentina is the far younger society: median age 32.9 versus 41.3 years.
Life expectancy is 4.7 years longer in Denmark (82.3 vs 77.5).
Internet adoption is higher in Denmark (100% vs 90% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Argentina is 65 times the size of Denmark: 2,780,400 km² versus 43,094 km².
Denmark is far more densely settled: 139 people per km² against 16.
Military
Denmark spends 2.4 times as much on defence as Argentina: $9.96B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Denmark carries the heavier military burden: 2.4% of GDP versus 0.6%.
Argentina fields the larger armed forces: 103,000 personnel against 15,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Argentina bigger than Denmark?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Argentina covers 2,780,400 km² while Denmark covers 43,094 km², so Argentina is 65 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Argentina or Denmark?
- Argentina has the larger population: 45.85 million versus 6.01 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Argentina richer than Denmark?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Denmark is richer: $76,970 against $14,898. Total GDP tells a different story: $683.10B for Argentina versus $462.53B for Denmark.
- Who spends more on their military, Argentina or Denmark?
- Denmark spends more: $9.96B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).