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

This comparative overview of Argentina and Japan reveals striking contrasts across key indicators. Argentina’s population is about a third of Japan’s, yet its landmass is over seven times larger. Economically, Japan’s GDP dwarfs Argentina’s, and its military spending is over 16 times greater, showcasing differing priorities and capacities.

Basic Indicators

Indicator	Argentina	Japan	Comparison
Population source (2022 data), updated 2024	46.23 million (32nd)	125.12 million (11th)	Argentina’s population is approximately 0.37 times that of Japan.
Surface area (sq. km) source (2022 data), updated 2024	2.78 million sq. km (8th)	0.38 million sq. km (61st)	Argentina is 7.32 times larger than Japan.
GDP source (2022 data), updated 2024	631.13B USD (22nd)	4,256.41B USD (3rd)	Japan’s total GDP is approximately 6.75 times larger than Argentina’s.
GDP per capita source (2022 data), updated 2024	$13,651 (64th)	34,017 USD (33rd)	Argentina’s GDP per capita is roughly 60% lower than Japan’s, with Argentinians producing about $20,366.67 less per person annually.

Economic Indexes

Index	Argentina	Japan	Comparison
HDI (Human Development Index) source (2022 data), updated 2024	0.849 (48th)	0.92 (24th)	Argentina’s HDI is 0.849 (high), while Japan’s is 0.920 (very high). Japan’s score is 0.071 higher, indicating significantly better human development overall.
Index of Economic Freedom source (2024 data)	49.9 (132nd)	67.5 (36th)	Argentina’s Index of Economic Freedom is 26.6% lower than Japan’s, 17.6 points less.
GINI source (2022 data), updated 2024	42 (2021 est.)	32.9 (2013 est.)	With a 27.5% higher Gini coefficient, Argentina has a higher degree of income inequality than Japan.

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

Indicator	Argentina	Japan
Total imports	92.57B USD	989.84B
Imports % of GDP	15.35%	25.30%
Main import partners	China 21%, Brazil 20%, US 14%, Germany 3%, Paraguay 2%	China 22%, Australia 10%, US 10%, UAE 5%, Saudi Arabia 4%
Main import items	refined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories, natural gas, fertilizers, cars	crude petroleum, natural gas, coal, integrated circuits, garments
Total exports	83.36B USD	920.74B
Exports % of GDP	16.30%	21.54%
Main export Partners	Brazil 15%, China 9%, US 8%, Chile 6%, India 5%	US 19%, China 19%, South Korea 7%, Taiwan 7%, Thailand 4%
Main export items	soybean meal, corn, soybean oil, wheat, trucks	cars, machinery, integrated circuits, vehicle parts/accessories, refined petroleum

Argentina’s imports are about 9% of Japan’s, and Argentina imports 40% less of its GDP compared to Japan’s imports. Argentina’s exports are much smaller than Japan’s, at $83.36B vs. $920.74B, and focus on basic goods like soybeans, while Japan exports high-tech products.

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

Indicator	Argentina	Japan
Military expenditure	3.1B USD	50.2B USD
Military expenditure (% of GDP)	0.41%	1.08%
Active military	72k	247k
Active military per 1,000 capita	2.3	2.6

Japan’s military expenditure is over 16 times larger than Argentina’s at $50.2 billion, and it allocates a higher percentage of its GDP to defense at 1.08% compared to Argentina’s 0.41%.