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Overview
Argentina has 7.5 times the population of Singapore: 45.85 million people against 6.11 million (2025).
Argentina's economy is 13% larger than Singapore's, at $683.10B versus $603.87B.
Per person, Singapore is the wealthier of the two: $98,814 against $14,898 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Argentina | Singapore | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $683.10B | $603.87B | 2025 | $633.27B / $547.39B |
| GDP per capita | $14,898 | Higher: $98,814 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 4.4% | Higher: 5.0% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 219.9% | Lower: 0.9% | 2024 / 2025 | — / 2.4% |
| Unemployment | 7.1% | Lower: 2.8% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 46 | 60 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $811 | Higher: $3,483 | 2025 / 2021 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $297 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.91 | $5.77 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 45.85 million | 6.11 million | 2025 | 45.42 million / 6.08 million |
| Population growth | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 32.9 yrs | 36.2 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.50 | 0.96 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 yrs | Higher: 83.3 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 92% | 100% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 90% | Higher: 94% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 2,780,400 km² | 719 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 16.5/km² | 8499.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 171 Mt | Lower: 54 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.7 t | 9.2 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.18B | $15.06B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 103,000 | 59,000 | 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
Singapore is growing faster: 5.0% annual GDP growth versus 4.4%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 0.9%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Argentina: a price level of 46 versus 60 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Singapore: $3,483 against $811 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Argentina is the younger society: median age 32.9 versus 36.2 years.
Life expectancy is 5.8 years longer in Singapore (83.3 vs 77.5).
Geography
By land area, Argentina is 3,867 times the size of Singapore: 2,780,400 km² versus 719 km².
Singapore is far more densely settled: 8500 people per km² against 16.
Military
Singapore spends 3.6 times as much on defence as Argentina: $15.06B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Singapore carries the heavier military burden: 2.8% of GDP versus 0.6%.
Argentina fields the larger armed forces: 103,000 personnel against 59,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Argentina bigger than Singapore?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Argentina covers 2,780,400 km² while Singapore covers 719 km², so Argentina is 3,867 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Argentina or Singapore?
- Argentina has the larger population: 45.85 million versus 6.11 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Argentina richer than Singapore?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Singapore is richer: $98,814 against $14,898. Total GDP tells a different story: $683.10B for Argentina versus $603.87B for Singapore.
- Who spends more on their military, Argentina or Singapore?
- Singapore spends more: $15.06B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).