Argentina

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Region

South America

Current Population

46.2M

Current TFR

1.5

Population in 3 Generations

22.9M

Key Statistics

46.2M

Population

2024

Data Year

2.10

Replacement Level TFR

1.5

Country TFR

-0.60

TFR Difference

Country Information
Argentina is South America’s second-largest country, recognized for its diverse geography, highly urbanized population, and advanced agricultural economy. Like many developed nations, Argentina faces a sustained decline in fertility rates below replacement level, creating long-term demographic challenges including population ageing, workforce contraction, and increased pressure on social support systems.
Future Population Assuming Business As Usual

Current
Generation

Percentage

0%

Population

46.2M

Next
Generation

Percentage

0%

Population

32.6M

Grandchildren’s
Generation

Percentage

0%

Population

22.9M

Great Grandchildren’s
Generation

Percentage

0%

Population

16.1M

Based on Argentina’s trend in recent decades (see graph), the population projection would only become worse than described without a reversal.
TFR Trend Over Recent Decades
Start Year 2000
End Year 2024
Start TFR 2.51
End TFR 1.48
Change -1.03
Source World Bank • United Nations Population Division
Note The chart illustrates Argentina's long-term decline in Total Fertility Rate over the past two decades.
Argentina’s Total Fertility Rate is currently 0.62 births per woman below the replacement level of 2.10. If this trend persists over the long term, it is expected to contribute to population ageing and slower natural population growth.
Understanding These Projections

The demographic projections presented on this page provide one illustration of the long-term effects of sustained fertility rates below replacement level. The calculations assume that Argentina’s Total Fertility Rate remains broadly stable over future generations while excluding the effects of migration, major economic shocks, healthcare breakthroughs, or substantial government policy changes.

Key Insights
Population Density

Population Density

17 people/km²

2024 Estimate

Urban Population

Urban Population

92%

Lives in Urban Areas

Median Age

Median Age

33.6 Years

2024 Estimate

Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy

77 Years

Average at Birth