Argentina's population has experienced steady growth over the past century, though the rate of increase has slowed in recent decades. In the early 20th century, Argentina was one of the most rapidly growing countries in Latin America, fueled by high birth rates and significant European immigration. However, as fertility rates declined and immigration slowed, the population growth rate moderated. According to the latest estimates, Argentina's population in 2024 is approximately 46 million. The annual growth rate is now around 0.9%, reflecting broader demographic trends such as urbanization, increased life expectancy, and lower birth rates. While the population continues to rise, the pace is much slower compared to earlier periods, and Argentina is experiencing an aging demographic profile similar to many other countries in the region.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 17,150,336 | 6.3 |
| 1955 | 18,927,821 | 6.9 |
| 1960 | 20,616,009 | 7.5 |
| 1965 | 22,283,100 | 8.1 |
| 1970 | 23,962,313 | 8.8 |
| 1975 | 26,081,880 | 9.5 |
| 1980 | 28,369,799 | 10.4 |
| 1985 | 30,671,759 | 11.2 |
| 1990 | 33,035,578 | 12.1 |
| 1995 | 35,273,867 | 12.9 |
| 2000 | 37,335,675 | 13.6 |
| 2005 | 39,367,281 | 14.4 |
| 2010 | 41,358,093 | 15.1 |
| 2015 | 43,474,406 | 15.9 |
| 2020 | 45,479,650 | 16.6 |
| 2022 | 46,245,668 | 16.9 |
| 2023 | 46,621,847 | 17 |
| 2024 | 46,994,384 | 17.2 |
| 2025 | 47,363,817 | 17.3 |
| 2030 | 49,141,744 | 18 |
| 2035 | 50,803,301 | 18.6 |
| 2040 | 52,338,598 | 19.1 |
| 2045 | 53,731,198 | 19.6 |
| 2050 | 54,950,409 | 20.1 |
| 2055 | 55,975,733 | 20.5 |
| 2060 | 56,794,892 | 20.8 |
| 2065 | 57,387,934 | 21 |
| 2070 | 57,750,971 | 21.1 |
| 2075 | 57,897,745 | 21.2 |
| 2080 | 57,855,268 | 21.1 |
| 2085 | 57,648,529 | 21.1 |
| 2090 | 57,287,103 | 20.9 |
| 2095 | 56,770,244 | 20.7 |
| 2100 | 56,099,018 | 20.5 |
Data from US Census International Database