Argentina Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Argentina's population density was 16.7 in 2025, ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Argentina's population density stood at 16.7 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.7 by 2025. Argentina ranked 192nd globally.
Argentina’s population density has risen steadily over the 64‑year series, climbing from a trough of 7.57 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 16.74 in 2025, placing the country 192nd in the global ranking. This near‑doubling reflects modest urban expansion and limited geographic constraints, given the nation’s extensive interior plateaus and the concentration of residents in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. Compared with peer nations, Argentina’s density is slightly lower than Paraguay’s 17.73 and Oman’s 16.57, yet higher than Chad’s 16.28, underscoring a moderate settlement pattern relative to other mid‑ranking economies. The upward trajectory aligns with broader Latin American trends of urban migration, though the country’s large agrarian lands keep the figure well below the densities of more compact economies such as Finland (18.45). Continued rural‑to‑urban migration and potential policy incentives for regional development will determine whether Argentina’s density continues to climb or stabilises in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 16.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.7 | +0.1 | #192 |
| 2023 | 16.6 | +0.0 | #23 |
| 2022 | 16.6 | +0.0 | #23 |
| 2021 | 16.6 | +0.0 | #23 |
| 2020 | 16.5 | +0.1 | #23 |
| 2019 | 16.4 | +0.1 | #24 |
| 2018 | 16.3 | +0.1 | #26 |
| 2017 | 16.2 | +0.1 | #25 |
| 2016 | 16.0 | +0.2 | #27 |
| 2015 | 15.9 | +0.2 | #28 |
| 2014 | 15.7 | +0.2 | #28 |
| 2013 | 15.6 | +0.2 | #28 |
| 2012 | 15.4 | +0.2 | #28 |
| 2011 | 15.2 | +0.2 | #28 |
| 2010 | 15.1 | +0.2 | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's population density was 16.7 in 2025. Ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's population density peaked at 16.7 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Argentina was 7.6 in 1961.
Argentina ranks 192nd globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's population density is projected to reach 16.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Argentina in 2025 was 16.7. This ranks 192nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_population-density,
title = {Argentina Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}