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

Argentina and Poland present a fascinating contrast in various key indicators. Argentina’s population is about 1.26 times larger, yet its economy is nearly equal in total GDP. While Argentina’s land area is nearly 9 times bigger, its military spending is over ten times smaller. Income inequality is notably higher in Argentina, and its exports focus on basic goods, unlike Poland’s advanced products.

Basic Indicators

IndicatorArgentina Flag of ArgentinaPoland Flag of PolandComparison
Population source (2022 data), updated 202446.23 million (32nd)36.82 million (39th)Argentina’s population is approximately 1.26 times larger than Poland’s.
Surface area (sq. km) source (2022 data), updated 20242.78 million sq. km (8th)0.31 million sq. km (68th)Argentina is 8.95 times larger than Poland.
GDP source (2022 data), updated 2024631.13B USD (22nd)688.13B USD (21st)Argentina’s total GDP is approximately 0.92 times that of Poland.
GDP per capita source (2022 data), updated 2024$13,651 (64th)18,688 USD (55th)Argentina’s GDP per capita is roughly 27% lower than Poland’s, with Argentinians producing about $5,037.40 less per person annually.

Economic Indexes

IndexArgentina Flag of ArgentinaPoland Flag of PolandComparison
HDI (Human Development Index) source (2022 data), updated 20240.849 (48th)0.881 (36th)Argentina’s HDI is 0.849 (high), while Poland’s is 0.881 (very high). Poland’s score is 0.032 higher, indicating better human development overall.
Index of Economic Freedom source (2024 data)49.9 (132nd)66 (40th)Argentina’s Index of Economic Freedom is 24.1% lower than Poland’s, 16.1 points less.
GINI source (2022 data), updated 202442 (2021 est.)28.8 (2019 est.)With a 46% higher Gini coefficient, Argentina has a higher degree of income inequality than Poland.

International trade source(2023 data), updated 2024

IndicatorArgentina Flag of ArgentinaPoland Flag of Poland
Total imports92.57B USD419.70B
Imports % of GDP15.35%61.25%
Main import partnersChina 21%, Brazil 20%, US 14%, Germany 3%, Paraguay 2%Germany 23%, China 11%, Italy 5%, Netherlands 5%, Czechia 4%
Main import itemsrefined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories, natural gas, fertilizers, carsgarments, crude petroleum, cars, vehicle parts/accessories, plastic products
Total exports83.36B USD469.26B
Exports % of GDP16.30%62.69%
Main export PartnersBrazil 15%, China 9%, US 8%, Chile 6%, India 5%Germany 27%, Czechia 6%, France 6%, UK 5%, Netherlands 5%
Main export itemssoybean meal, corn, soybean oil, wheat, trucksvehicle parts/accessories, plastic products, garments, electric batteries, computers

Argentina’s imports are about one-fifth of Poland’s, and Argentina imports 46% less of its GDP compared to Poland. Argentina’s exports are 83.36B USD, just 18% of Poland’s 469.26B USD, focusing on basic goods like soy. Poland’s exports are more advanced, making up 62.69% of its GDP.

Military Power source (2023 data), updated 2024

IndicatorArgentina Flag of ArgentinaPoland Flag of Poland
Military expenditure3.1B USD31.6B USD
Military expenditure (% of GDP)0.41%2.39%
Active military72k114k
Active military per 1,000 capita2.34.9

Poland’s military expenditure is over ten times larger than Argentina’s at $31.6 billion, and it allocates a significantly higher percentage of its GDP to defense at 2.39%, compared to Argentina’s 0.41%.

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