Argentina and Netherlands Economies: A Side-by-Side Table Comparison

Argentina and the Netherlands present a striking contrast across various key indicators. Argentina’s population is about 2.6 times larger, yet its economy is smaller, with a GDP roughly 63% that of the Netherlands. While Argentina covers an area 69.5 times greater, its military spending and exports are notably lower, reflecting differing economic priorities.

Basic Indicators

Indicator	Argentina	Netherlands	Comparison
Population source (2022 data), updated 2024	46.23 million (32nd)	17.70 million (66th)	Argentina’s population is approximately 2.6 times larger than the Netherlands.
Surface area (sq. km) source (2022 data), updated 2024	2.78 million sq. km (8th)	0.04 million sq. km (125th)	Argentina is 69.5 times larger than the Netherlands.
GDP source (2022 data), updated 2024	631.13B USD (22nd)	1,009.40B USD (18th)	Argentina’s total GDP is approximately 0.63 times that of the Netherlands.
GDP per capita source (2022 data), updated 2024	$13,651 (64th)	57,025 USD (15th)	Argentina’s GDP per capita is roughly 76% lower than the Netherlands’, with Argentinians producing about $43,374.41 less per person annually.

Economic Indexes

Index	Argentina	Netherlands	Comparison
HDI (Human Development Index) source (2022 data), updated 2024	0.849 (48th)	0.946 (10th)	Argentina’s HDI is 0.849 (high), while the Netherlands’ is 0.946 (very high). The Netherlands’ score is 0.097 higher, indicating significantly better human development overall.
Index of Economic Freedom source (2024 data)	49.9 (132nd)	77.3 (10th)	Argentina’s Index of Economic Freedom is 38.4% lower than the Netherlands’, 27.4 points less.
GINI source (2022 data), updated 2024	42 (2021 est.)	26 (2020 est.)	With a 62% higher Gini coefficient, Argentina has a higher degree of income inequality than the Netherlands.

International trade _{source(2023 data), updated 2024}

Indicator	Argentina	Netherlands
Total imports	92.57B USD	825.80B
Imports % of GDP	15.35%	82.96%
Main import partners	China 21%, Brazil 20%, US 14%, Germany 3%, Paraguay 2%	Germany 14%, China 12%, US 9%, Belgium 9%, UK 5%
Main import items	refined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories, natural gas, fertilizers, cars	crude petroleum, refined petroleum, natural gas, broadcasting equipment, computers
Total exports	83.36B USD	949.98B
Exports % of GDP	16.30%	93.75%
Main export Partners	Brazil 15%, China 9%, US 8%, Chile 6%, India 5%	Germany 19%, Belgium 14%, France 9%, UK 6%, Italy 5%
Main export items	soybean meal, corn, soybean oil, wheat, trucks	refined petroleum, broadcasting equipment, machinery, packaged medicine, crude petroleum

Argentina’s imports are about 11% of the Netherlands’, while Argentina’s imports are 81% less of its GDP compared to the Netherlands’. Argentina’s exports are just 8.8% of the Netherlands’, focusing on basic goods like soybeans, while the Netherlands excels in high-tech products.

Military Power _{source (2023 data), updated 2024}

Indicator	Argentina	Netherlands
Military expenditure	3.1B USD	16.6B USD
Military expenditure (% of GDP)	0.41%	1.58%
Active military	72k	35k
Active military per 1,000 capita	2.3	2.7

Argentina’s military expenditure is significantly lower at $3.12 billion, constituting only 0.41% of its GDP, while the Netherlands spends $16.62 billion, dedicating a larger portion of its economy at 1.58% to defense.