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Overview
India has 32 times the population of Argentina: 1.46 billion people against 45.85 million (2025).
India's economy is 5.8 times the size of Argentina's, at $3.96T versus $683.10B.
Per person, Argentina is the wealthier of the two: $14,898 against $2,702 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | India | Argentina | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $3.96T | $683.10B | 2025 | $3.91T / $633.27B |
| GDP per capita | $2,702 | Higher: $14,898 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 7.6% | 4.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 2.4% | 219.9% | 2025 / 2024 | 5.0% / — |
| Unemployment | Lower: 4.2% | 7.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 23 | 46 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $255 | Higher: $811 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $55 | Higher: $297 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.45 | $5.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 1.46 billion | 45.85 million | 2025 | 1.42 billion / 45.42 million |
| Population growth | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 28.8 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.94 | 1.50 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 72.2 yrs | Higher: 77.5 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 36% | 92% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 70% | Higher: 90% | 2025 / 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 3,287,590 km² | 2,780,400 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 445.3/km² | 16.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 3,193 Mt | Lower: 171 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.2 t | 3.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $86.13B | $4.18B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 3.1 million | 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
India is growing much faster: 7.6% annual GDP growth versus 4.4%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 2.4%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in India: a price level of 23 versus 46 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Argentina: $811 against $255 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
India is the younger society: median age 28.8 versus 32.9 years.
Life expectancy is 5.3 years longer in Argentina (77.5 vs 72.2).
Argentina is considerably more urbanized: 92% of people live in cities, against 36%.
Internet adoption is higher in Argentina (90% vs 70% of the population).
Geography
By land area, India is 18% larger than Argentina: 3,287,590 km² versus 2,780,400 km².
India is far more densely settled: 445 people per km² against 16.
Military
India spends 21 times as much on defence as Argentina: $86.13B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, India carries the heavier military burden: 2.3% of GDP versus 0.6%.
India fields the larger armed forces: 3.1 million personnel against 103,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is India bigger than Argentina?
- India is larger by land area. India covers 3,287,590 km² while Argentina covers 2,780,400 km², so India is 18% larger than the other.
- Which has more people, India or Argentina?
- India has the larger population: 1.46 billion versus 45.85 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is India richer than Argentina?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Argentina is richer: $14,898 against $2,702. Total GDP tells a different story: $3.96T for India versus $683.10B for Argentina.
- Who spends more on their military, India or Argentina?
- India spends more: $86.13B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).