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Argentine Scorecard

Country profile

Argentina is a vast South American country stretching from the subtropical north to the icy expanses of Patagonia, with diverse landscapes including fertile plains and towering mountains. It has a population of 45.5 million, a population growth rate of 0.29%, and a median age of 32.12 years.

Its rich history encompasses indigenous cultures, Spanish colonization, and large-scale European immigration, each contributing to a dynamic cultural legacy evident in its art, literature, and cuisine.

Modern Argentina is celebrated for its passion for football, vibrant urban centers, and a strong sense of national identity that continues to evolve in the face of economic and social challenges.

Its capital city is Buenos Aires.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Argentina improved by 1.6% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Argentina worsened by 28.3% from 2023 to 2024

Income Inequality in Argentina improved by 4.0% from 2021 to 2022

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Argentina improved by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Argentina improved by 1.2% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Argentina improved by 1.2% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Argentina improved by 2.2% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Argentina improved by 3.4% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

PISA Scores (Reading) in Argentina worsened by 0.2% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Argentina worsened by 0.3% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Argentina improved by 0.5% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Argentina worsened by 2.6% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Argentina improved by 20.0% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Argentina improved by 14.0% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Argentina worsened by 33.2% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Argentina worsened by 30.0% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Argentina improved by 14.7% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Argentina worsened by 2.2% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Argentina improved by 4.2% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Argentina worsened by 3.5% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Argentina worsened by 6.1% from 2020 to 2021