Argentina Population Live (2026)
The live population of Argentina, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Argentina has an estimated population of about 45.8 million people in 2026 — 0.55% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 30th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Argentina's latest birth rate (15.2 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (7.5 per 1,000).
Is the population of Argentina growing?
Yes. Around 1,906 babies are born in Argentina every day — about 79 an hour — while around 940 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 965 people a day, or about 352,382 a year: a growth rate of 0.77% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Argentina is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 15.2 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 30th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Argentina's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Argentina
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Per hour | 79 | 39 | 40 |
| Per day | 1,906 | 940 | 965 |
| Per week | 13,340 | 6,582 | 6,758 |
| Per year | 695,611 | 343,229 | 352,382 |
How crowded is Argentina?
With about 45.8 million people living on 2,780,400 km², Argentina has roughly 16.5 people per square kilometre. That is one of the lowest densities we track (65th of 72). Large parts of the country are thinly populated, and most people live in a small number of cities and regions.
Life expectancy in Argentina
A baby born in Argentina today can expect to live about 76.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 40th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $10,653 per person (38th of 72), Argentina is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Argentina at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 45,763,888 | 30 |
| Births per day | 1,906 | 30 |
| Deaths per day | 940 | 30 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 15.2 | 30 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 7.5 | 33 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.77% / year | 38 |
| Life expectancy | 76.7 years | 40 |
| Population density | 16.5 / km² | 65 |
| GDP per person | $10,653 | 38 |
| Area | 2,780,400 km² | — |
| Capital | Buenos Aires | — |
| Languages | Spanish | — |
| Currency | Argentine Peso ($) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Argentina's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Argentina's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Argentina in 2026?
The population of Argentina in 2026 is estimated at about 45.8 million people, which is around 0.55% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Argentina every day?
About 1,906 babies are born in Argentina every day — roughly 79 per hour, or 695,611 per year — based on a birth rate of 15.2 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Argentina every day?
About 940 people die in Argentina every day — roughly 39 per hour, or 343,229 per year — based on a death rate of 7.5 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Argentina growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 965 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.77% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Argentina?
Life expectancy at birth in Argentina is about 76.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Argentina population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Argentina's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.