Argentina vs Colombia
Every indicator for Argentina and Colombia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Argentina | Colombia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 45,851,378 | 53,425,635 | −14.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 683 | 457 | +49.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,898 | 8,562 | +74.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,780,400 | 1,140,619 | +143.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 16 | 47 | −64.8% |
| Median age (years) | — | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.7 | 79.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 7.1 | 8.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 219.9 | 5.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.4 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,178 | 15,096 | −72.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.62 | 3.36 | −81.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.93 | 10.12 | −80.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 91 | 283 | −67.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 103,000 | 428,000 | −75.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 8.0 | −72.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.53 | 1.70 | −68.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Argentina relative to Colombia; a positive value favors Argentina. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Argentina is 14.2% lower than Colombia.
- On gdp (nominal), Argentina is 49.5% higher than Colombia.
- On gdp per capita, Argentina is 74.0% higher than Colombia.
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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