Military spending, per square kilometre in Argentina
Argentina: Military spending, per square kilometre was 1,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
116th
of 161 countries
All-time high
5,151 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1979
All-time low
1,034 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1965
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Argentina, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 1,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre for military spending, per square kilometre in 2023.
The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Argentina peaked at 5,151 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1979 and was at its lowest, 1,034 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1965.
That places Argentina 116th out of 161 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Argentina, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,292 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 1,252 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1963 | 1,276 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 1,072 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -16.0% |
| 1965 | 1,034 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1966 | 1,070 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 1,191 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1968 | 1,440 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.9% |
| 1969 | 1,758 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +22.1% |
| 1970 | 1,687 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 1,742 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 1,791 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 1,877 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 1,910 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 2,424 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +26.9% |
| 1976 | 4,381 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +80.7% |
| 1977 | 4,640 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1978 | 4,958 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 5,151 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 4,585 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -11.0% |
| 1981 | 4,880 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 4,206 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.8% |
| 1983 | 4,809 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 1984 | 3,773 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -21.5% |
| 1985 | 3,486 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 1986 | 3,472 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 3,463 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 3,462 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,814 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -18.7% |
| 1990 | 1,911 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -32.1% |
| 1991 | 1,918 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 1,816 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 1,713 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 1,833 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 1,797 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 1,595 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -11.3% |
| 1997 | 1,568 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 1,581 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 1,629 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 1,552 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 1,529 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 1,303 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 1,342 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 1,381 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 1,450 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 1,495 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 1,618 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 1,607 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 1,732 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 1,714 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 1,689 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 1,669 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 1,870 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 1,934 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 1,916 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 1,864 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 2,020 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 1,798 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -11.0% |
| 2019 | 1,636 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 1,525 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 1,502 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 1,688 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 1,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.5% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 1,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,607 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 24% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 1,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,435 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 54% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +80.7% | 2,424 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,381 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,265 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,034 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,758 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,056 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,687 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,151 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,895 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,814 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,880 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,736 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,568 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,918 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,501 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,303 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,732 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,811 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,636 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,020 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,641 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,502 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 113 Tajikistan 2,135 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 114 Kenya 1,966 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 115 Nigeria 1,954 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 117 Sudan 1,482 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 118 Belize 1,471 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 119 Gambia 1,435 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Argentina?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Argentina was 1,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 5,151 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1979.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,034 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1965.
- How does Argentina rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Argentina ranks 116th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.