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Overview
Argentina has 8.2 times the population of Norway: 45.85 million people against 5.61 million (2025).
Argentina's economy is 29% larger than Norway's, at $683.10B versus $530.76B.
Per person, Norway is the wealthier of the two: $94,594 against $14,898 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Argentina | Norway | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $683.10B | $530.76B | 2025 | $633.27B / $483.73B |
| GDP per capita | $14,898 | Higher: $94,594 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 1.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 219.9% | Lower: 3.1% | 2024 / 2025 | — / 3.1% |
| Unemployment | 7.1% | Lower: 4.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 46 | 91 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $811 | Higher: $6,440 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $297 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.91 | $8.05 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 45.85 million | 5.61 million | 2025 | 45.42 million / 5.51 million |
| Population growth | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 32.9 yrs | 39.8 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.50 | 1.42 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 yrs | Higher: 83.2 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 92% | 84% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 90% | Higher: 99% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 2,780,400 km² | 323,802 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 16.5/km² | 17.3/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 171 Mt | Lower: 37 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.7 t | 6.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.18B | $10.44B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 103,000 | 25,000 | 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 1.1%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 3.1%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Argentina: a price level of 46 versus 91 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Norway: $6,440 against $811 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Argentina is the younger society: median age 32.9 versus 39.8 years.
Life expectancy is 5.6 years longer in Norway (83.2 vs 77.5).
Geography
By land area, Argentina is 8.6 times the size of Norway: 2,780,400 km² versus 323,802 km².
Military
Norway spends 2.5 times as much on defence as Argentina: $10.44B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Norway carries the heavier military burden: 2.1% of GDP versus 0.6%.
Argentina fields the larger armed forces: 103,000 personnel against 25,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Argentina bigger than Norway?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Argentina covers 2,780,400 km² while Norway covers 323,802 km², so Argentina is 8.6 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Argentina or Norway?
- Argentina has the larger population: 45.85 million versus 5.61 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Argentina richer than Norway?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Norway is richer: $94,594 against $14,898. Total GDP tells a different story: $683.10B for Argentina versus $530.76B for Norway.
- Who spends more on their military, Argentina or Norway?
- Norway spends more: $10.44B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).