Argentina and Denmark Economies: A Side-by-Side Table Comparison

Argentina and Denmark present a striking contrast across various indicators. Argentina’s population is about 7.8 times larger, and its land area is 69.5 times more expansive. While Argentina’s GDP is 1.58 times bigger, its GDP per capita falls significantly short, at roughly 80% less. The economic freedom index reveals Argentina’s restrictions, and income inequality is notably higher. In military spending, Argentina allocates 62% less, and its trade is markedly less robust, with imports and exports significantly lower than Denmark’s.

Basic Indicators

Indicator	Argentina	Denmark	Comparison
Population source (2022 data), updated 2024	46.23 million (32nd)	5.90 million (109th)	Argentina’s population is approximately 7.8 times larger than Denmark’s.
Surface area (sq. km) source (2022 data), updated 2024	2.78 million sq. km (8th)	0.04 million sq. km (124th)	Argentina is 69.5 times larger than Denmark.
GDP source (2022 data), updated 2024	631.13B USD (22nd)	400.17B USD (39th)	Argentina’s total GDP is 1.58 times larger than Denmark’s.
GDP per capita source (2022 data), updated 2024	$13,651 (64th)	67,790 USD (12th)	Argentina’s GDP per capita is roughly 80% lower than Denmark’s, with Argentinians producing about $54,139.45 less per person annually.

Economic Indexes

Index	Argentina	Denmark	Comparison
HDI (Human Development Index) source (2022 data), updated 2024	0.849 (48th)	0.952 (5th)	Argentina’s HDI is 0.849 (high), while Denmark’s is 0.952 (very high). Denmark’s score is 0.103 higher, indicating significantly better human development overall.
Index of Economic Freedom source (2024 data)	49.9 (132nd)	77.8 (5th)	Argentina’s Index of Economic Freedom is 35.9% lower than Denmark’s, 27.9 points less.
GINI source (2022 data), updated 2024	42 (2021 est.)	27.5 (2020 est.)	With a 52% higher Gini coefficient, Argentina has a higher degree of income inequality than Denmark.

International trade _{source(2023 data), updated 2024}

Indicator	Argentina	Denmark
Total imports	92.57B USD	240.27B
Imports % of GDP	15.35%	58.92%
Main import partners	China 21%, Brazil 20%, US 14%, Germany 3%, Paraguay 2%	Germany 20%, Sweden 12%, China 9%, Netherlands 8%, Norway 5%
Main import items	refined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories, natural gas, fertilizers, cars	garments, cars, refined petroleum, electricity, packaged medicine
Total exports	83.36B USD	278.92B
Exports % of GDP	16.30%	70.01%
Main export Partners	Brazil 15%, China 9%, US 8%, Chile 6%, India 5%	Germany 15%, US 11%, Sweden 10%, Netherlands 6%, Norway 5%
Main export items	soybean meal, corn, soybean oil, wheat, trucks	packaged medicine, garments, fish, electricity, refined petroleum

Argentina’s imports are less than half of Denmark’s, and Argentina imports 43.57% less of its GDP compared to Denmark. Argentina’s exports are just 30% of Denmark’s, focusing on basic goods like soy and wheat, while Denmark excels in advanced products.

Military Power _{source (2023 data), updated 2024}

Indicator	Argentina	Denmark
Military expenditure	3.1B USD	8.1B USD
Military expenditure (% of GDP)	0.41%	1.42%
Active military	72k	15k
Active military per 1,000 capita	2.3	10.1

Argentina’s military expenditure is approximately 62% lower than Denmark’s, with a budget of $3.12 billion compared to Denmark’s $8.14 billion, and Argentina allocates a smaller percentage of its GDP to defense at 0.41% versus Denmark’s 1.42%.