Argentina and United Kingdom Economies: A Side-by-Side Table Comparison

In comparing Argentina and the United Kingdom, we see notable contrasts: the UK has a population 1.45 times larger, while Argentina boasts a land area 11.58 times bigger. The UK’s GDP is nearly 5 times larger, and its economic freedom index is significantly higher. Meanwhile, Argentina faces greater income inequality and lower military spending, with imports and exports reflecting its focus on basic goods compared to the UK’s advanced products.

Basic Indicators

Indicator	Argentina	United Kingdom	Comparison
Population source (2022 data), updated 2024	46.23 million (32nd)	66.97 million (21st)	The population of the United Kingdom is approximately 1.45 times larger than that of Argentina.
Surface area (sq. km) source (2022 data), updated 2024	2.78 million sq. km (8th)	0.24 million sq. km (77th)	Argentina is 11.58 times larger than the United Kingdom.
GDP source (2022 data), updated 2024	631.13B USD (22nd)	3,089.07B USD (6th)	The United Kingdom’s total GDP is approximately 4.89 times larger than Argentina’s.
GDP per capita source (2022 data), updated 2024	$13,651 (64th)	46,125 USD (26th)	Argentina’s GDP per capita is roughly 70% lower than the United Kingdom’s, with Argentinians producing about $32,474.65 less per person annually.

Economic Indexes

Index	Argentina	United Kingdom	Comparison
HDI (Human Development Index) source (2022 data), updated 2024	0.849 (48th)	0.94 (15th)	Argentina’s HDI is 0.849 (high), while the United Kingdom’s is 0.940 (very high). The UK’s score is 0.091 higher, indicating significantly better human development overall.
Index of Economic Freedom source (2024 data)	49.9 (132nd)	68.6 (29th)	Argentina’s Index of Economic Freedom is 27.9% lower than the United Kingdom’s, 18.7 points less.
GINI source (2022 data), updated 2024	42 (2021 est.)	32.6 (2020 est.)	With a 28% higher Gini coefficient, Argentina has a higher degree of income inequality than the United Kingdom.

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

Indicator	Argentina	United Kingdom
Total imports	92.57B USD	1.12T
Imports % of GDP	15.35%	36.09%
Main import partners	China 21%, Brazil 20%, US 14%, Germany 3%, Paraguay 2%	China 12%, Germany 10%, US 10%, Norway 8%, Netherlands 5%
Main import items	refined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories, natural gas, fertilizers, cars	natural gas, cars, crude petroleum, gold, garments
Total exports	83.36B USD	1.08T
Exports % of GDP	16.30%	33.43%
Main export Partners	Brazil 15%, China 9%, US 8%, Chile 6%, India 5%	US 13%, Netherlands 9%, Germany 9%, China 8%, Ireland 7%
Main export items	soybean meal, corn, soybean oil, wheat, trucks	gold, cars, gas turbines, crude petroleum, packaged medicine

Argentina’s imports are about 8 times less than the UK’s, and Argentina’s imports are 58% lower as a share of GDP compared to the UK. Argentina’s exports are just 7.7% of the UK’s, focusing on basic goods like soybeans, while the UK exports advanced products like cars and gold.

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

Indicator	Argentina	United Kingdom
Military expenditure	3.1B USD	74.9B USD
Military expenditure (% of GDP)	0.41%	2.23%
Active military	72k	196k
Active military per 1,000 capita	2.3	4.2

Argentina’s military expenditure is significantly lower at $3.12 billion, constituting only 0.41% of its GDP, while the United Kingdom’s military budget is $74.94 billion, representing a much larger 2.23% of its GDP, highlighting a stark contrast in defense priorities and capabilities between the two nations.