Argentina vs Japan
Every indicator for Argentina and Japan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Argentina | Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 45,851,378 | 123,366,734 | −62.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 683 | 4,435 | −84.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,898 | 35,951 | −58.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,780,400 | 377,969 | +635.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 16 | 326 | −94.9% |
| Median age (years) | — | 49.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.7 | 85.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 7.1 | 2.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 219.9 | 3.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.4 | 92.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,178 | 55,274 | −92.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.62 | 1.37 | −54.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.93 | 3.25 | −40.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 91 | 448 | −79.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 103,000 | 261,000 | −60.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.1 | +6.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.53 | 0.38 | +39.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Argentina relative to Japan; a positive value favors Argentina. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Argentina is 62.8% lower than Japan.
- On gdp (nominal), Argentina is 84.6% lower than Japan.
- On gdp per capita, Argentina is 58.6% lower than Japan.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI