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In 2026, Argentina's population is projected at 46,003,734. That is a 2.7-fold increase on the 17,018,036 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.33% a year, adding about 150.9K people a year. With only 16 people/km², it is one of the world's more sparsely settled countries. Half the population is younger than 33.3 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 41.9 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 99 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 38,255,990 (-17% from 2026).
Total population
46,003,734
Density
16 people/km²
Median age
33.3 years
Growth rate
+0.33%
Argentina's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 33 in 2026 to 42 by 2050. Population density is low at 16 people per km².