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

In comparing Argentina and France, we see distinct contrasts: France’s population is about 1.5 times larger, while Argentina boasts a land area over five times greater. Economically, Argentina’s GDP is nearly four times smaller, with a GDP per capita significantly lower. Additionally, Argentina’s military spending is a fraction of France’s, and its export profile leans heavily on basic goods compared to France’s advanced products.

Basic Indicators

Indicator	Argentina	France	Comparison
Population source (2022 data), updated 2024	46.23 million (32nd)	67.97 million (20th)	France’s population is approximately 1.47 times larger than Argentina’s population.
Surface area (sq. km) source (2022 data), updated 2024	2.78 million sq. km (8th)	0.55 million sq. km (48th)	Argentina is 5.05 times larger than France.
GDP source (2022 data), updated 2024	631.13B USD (22nd)	2,779.09B USD (7th)	Argentina’s total GDP is approximately 4.4 times smaller than France’s.
GDP per capita source (2022 data), updated 2024	$13,651 (64th)	40,886 USD (29th)	Argentina’s GDP per capita is roughly 67% lower than France’s, with Argentinians producing about $27,236 less per person annually.

Economic Indexes

Index	Argentina	France	Comparison
HDI (Human Development Index) source (2022 data), updated 2024	0.849 (48th)	0.91 (28th)	Argentina’s HDI is 0.849 (high), while France’s is 0.910 (very high). France’s score is 0.061 higher, indicating significantly better human development overall.
Index of Economic Freedom source (2024 data)	49.9 (132nd)	62.5 (58th)	Argentina’s Index of Economic Freedom is 20% lower than France’s, 12.6 points less.
GINI source (2022 data), updated 2024	42 (2021 est.)	30.7 (2020 est.)	With a 37% higher Gini coefficient, Argentina has a higher degree of income inequality than France.

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

Indicator	Argentina	France
Total imports	92.57B USD	1.10T
Imports % of GDP	15.35%	38.56%
Main import partners	China 21%, Brazil 20%, US 14%, Germany 3%, Paraguay 2%	Germany 15%, Belgium 9%, Spain 8%, Italy 8%, Netherlands 8%
Main import items	refined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories, natural gas, fertilizers, cars	natural gas, cars, refined petroleum, crude petroleum, garments
Total exports	83.36B USD	1.05T
Exports % of GDP	16.30%	34.69%
Main export Partners	Brazil 15%, China 9%, US 8%, Chile 6%, India 5%	Germany 13%, Italy 9%, US 8%, Belgium 8%, Spain 8%
Main export items	soybean meal, corn, soybean oil, wheat, trucks	aircraft, packaged medicine, cars, natural gas, vehicle parts/accessories

Argentina’s imports are just 8.4% of France’s, and Argentina imports 60% less of its GDP compared to France’s imports. Argentina’s exports are much lower at $83.36B, focusing on basic goods, while France exports $1.05T, featuring advanced products.

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

Indicator	Argentina	France
Military expenditure	3.1B USD	61.3B USD
Military expenditure (% of GDP)	0.41%	1.94%
Active military	72k	209k
Active military per 1,000 capita	2.3	5.6

Argentina’s military expenditure is significantly lower at $3.12 billion, accounting for only 0.41% of its GDP, while France’s military budget is $61.3 billion, representing 1.94% of its GDP, highlighting a stark contrast in defense investment and prioritization between the two nations.