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Overview
Argentina has 8.1 times the population of Finland: 45.85 million people against 5.65 million (2025).
Argentina's economy is 2.2 times the size of Finland's, at $683.10B versus $317.04B.
Per person, Finland is the wealthier of the two: $56,149 against $14,898 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Argentina | Finland | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $683.10B | $317.04B | 2025 | $633.27B / $299.84B |
| GDP per capita | $14,898 | Higher: $56,149 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 0.2% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 219.9% | Lower: 0.3% | 2024 / 2025 | — / 1.6% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 7.1% | 9.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 46 | 85 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $811 | Higher: $5,760 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $297 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.91 | — | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 45.85 million | 5.65 million | 2025 | 45.42 million / 5.55 million |
| Population growth | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 32.9 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.50 | 1.30 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 yrs | Higher: 82.3 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 92% | 75% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 90% | Higher: 94% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 2,780,400 km² | 338,424 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 16.5/km² | 16.7/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 171 Mt | Lower: 30 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.7 t | 5.3 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.18B | $6.99B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.6% | 2.3% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 103,000 | 22,000 | 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 0.2%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 0.3%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Argentina: a price level of 46 versus 85 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Finland: $5,760 against $811 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Argentina is the far younger society: median age 32.9 versus 43.2 years.
Life expectancy is 4.8 years longer in Finland (82.3 vs 77.5).
Argentina is considerably more urbanized: 92% of people live in cities, against 75%.
Geography
By land area, Argentina is 8.2 times the size of Finland: 2,780,400 km² versus 338,424 km².
Military
Finland spends about 65% more on defence than Argentina: $6.99B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Finland carries the heavier military burden: 2.3% of GDP versus 0.6%.
Argentina fields the larger armed forces: 103,000 personnel against 22,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Argentina bigger than Finland?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Argentina covers 2,780,400 km² while Finland covers 338,424 km², so Argentina is 8.2 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Argentina or Finland?
- Argentina has the larger population: 45.85 million versus 5.65 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Argentina richer than Finland?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Finland is richer: $56,149 against $14,898. Total GDP tells a different story: $683.10B for Argentina versus $317.04B for Finland.
- Who spends more on their military, Argentina or Finland?
- Finland spends more: $6.99B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).