Argentina

South America · Argentine peso (ARS) · 45.9 million people

Inflation

33.5%

▼ 0.3 pt since July · Aug 2026

GDP per person

US$14,898

2025

Inflation and the interest rate

Inflation was 33.5% in Aug 2026, down from 33.8% in July. The interest rate has been 29.00% since Jan 2025.

Monthly, consumer prices year on year.

Exchange rates

Closing rates on 6 Oct 2026. Changes are over 30 days.

Moves are neutral, so they're shown in ink with ▲/▼. All exchange rates

Cost of living

Minimum wage

Monthly, full time · 2024

$271,571 a month

about US$178

Minimum wage from ILOSTAT.

Economy at a glance

GDP per person at PPP

2025 · international dollars

US$32,600

Population

2025

45.9 million

▲ 0.3% vs 2024

Sources and method

Figures from the OECD, the World Bank and ILOSTAT. Exchange rates are daily rates from the European Central Bank and other central banks, via Frankfurter. For guidance only. Read the disclaimer

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