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Overview
Egypt has 2.6 times the population of Argentina: 118.37 million people against 45.85 million (2025).
Argentina's economy is about 85% larger than Egypt's, at $683.10B versus $365.25B.
Per person, Argentina is the wealthier of the two: $14,898 against $3,086 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Egypt | Argentina | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $365.25B | Higher: $683.10B | 2025 | $389.06B / $633.27B |
| GDP per capita | $3,086 | Higher: $14,898 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 4.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 14.1% | 219.9% | 2025 / 2024 | 28.3% / — |
| Unemployment | Lower: 6.8% | 7.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 15 | 46 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $109 | Higher: $811 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $132 | Higher: $297 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.87 | $5.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 118.37 million | 45.85 million | 2025 | 112.87 million / 45.42 million |
| Population growth | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 24.5 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.71 | 1.50 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 71.8 yrs | Higher: 77.5 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 43% | 92% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 75% | Higher: 90% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,002,450 km² | 2,780,400 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 118.1/km² | 16.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 258 Mt | Lower: 171 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.2 t | 3.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $2.40B | $4.18B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 836,000 | 103,000 | 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
Both economies are growing at a similar pace (4.4% for Egypt, 4.4% for Argentina).
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 14.1%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Egypt: a price level of 15 versus 46 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Argentina: $811 against $109 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Egypt is the far younger society: median age 24.5 versus 32.9 years.
Life expectancy is 5.7 years longer in Argentina (77.5 vs 71.8).
Argentina is considerably more urbanized: 92% of people live in cities, against 43%.
Internet adoption is higher in Argentina (90% vs 75% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Egypt is 64% smaller than Argentina: 1,002,450 km² versus 2,780,400 km².
Egypt is far more densely settled: 118 people per km² against 16.
Military
Argentina spends about 75% more on defence than Egypt: $4.18B versus $2.40B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Egypt fields the larger armed forces: 836,000 personnel against 103,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Egypt bigger than Argentina?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Egypt covers 1,002,450 km² while Argentina covers 2,780,400 km², so Argentina is 2.8 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Egypt or Argentina?
- Egypt has the larger population: 118.37 million versus 45.85 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Egypt richer than Argentina?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Argentina is richer: $14,898 against $3,086. Total GDP tells the same story: $365.25B for Egypt versus $683.10B for Argentina.
- Who spends more on their military, Egypt or Argentina?
- Argentina spends more: $4.18B versus $2.40B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).