Food expenditure per person in Argentina
Argentina: Food expenditure per person was 2,113 current US$ in 2023. ▼ Falling
Food expenditure per person in Argentina, 2017–2023
Source: USDA Economic Research Service (2022); USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) (2023); USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, food expenditure per person in Argentina stood at 2,113 current US$.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.
That places Argentina 43rd out of 104 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,905 current US$ | 859.24 current US$ | 2,716 current US$ | 3 |
| 2020s | 1,692 current US$ | 1,091 current US$ | 2,113 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 40 Montenegro 2,211 current US$ compare
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- 44 South Korea 2,071 current US$ compare
- 45 Taiwan 2,060 current US$ compare
- 46 Bulgaria 2,018 current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food expenditure per person in Argentina?
- Food expenditure per person in Argentina was 2,113 current US$ in 2023, according to USDA Economic Research Service (2022); USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) (2023); USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest food expenditure per person recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 2,716 current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest food expenditure per person recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 859.24 current US$ in 2019.
- How does Argentina rank for food expenditure per person?
- Argentina ranks 43rd out of 104 countries with data for 2023.
- Is food expenditure per person rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from USDA Economic Research Service (2022); USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) (2023); USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Food expenditure per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Amount of money spend on food in a given year. This only includes food eaten at home, and does not include alcoholic beverages and tobacco.