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

In comparing Argentina and Vietnam, we see distinct contrasts: Vietnam’s population is over twice that of Argentina, while Argentina’s land area is more than eight times larger. Economically, Argentina has a higher total GDP, but Vietnam excels in exports and military spending relative to its economy.

Basic Indicators

Indicator	Argentina	Vietnam	Comparison
Population source (2022 data), updated 2024	46.23 million (32nd)	98.19 million (15th)	Vietnam’s population is approximately 2.12 times larger than Argentina’s.
Surface area (sq. km) source (2022 data), updated 2024	2.78 million sq. km (8th)	0.33 million sq. km (65th)	Argentina is 8.42 times larger than Vietnam.
GDP source (2022 data), updated 2024	631.13B USD (22nd)	408.80B USD (35th)	Argentina’s total GDP is 1.54 times larger than Vietnam’s.
GDP per capita source (2022 data), updated 2024	$13,651 (64th)	4,164 USD (118th)	Argentina’s GDP per capita is roughly 227% higher than Vietnam’s, with Argentinians producing about $9,487 more per person annually.

Economic Indexes

Index	Argentina	Vietnam	Comparison
HDI (Human Development Index) source (2022 data), updated 2024	0.849 (48th)	0.726 (101st)	Argentina’s HDI is 0.849 (high), while Vietnam’s is 0.726 (medium). Argentina’s score is 0.123 higher, indicating significantly better human development overall.
Index of Economic Freedom source (2024 data)	49.9 (132nd)	62.8 (56th)	Argentina’s Index of Economic Freedom is 20% lower than Vietnam’s, 12.9 points less.
GINI source (2022 data), updated 2024	42 (2021 est.)	36.8 (2020 est.)	With a 14% higher Gini coefficient, Argentina has a higher degree of income inequality than Vietnam.

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

Indicator	Argentina	Vietnam
Total imports	92.57B USD	339.77B
Imports % of GDP	15.35%	91.74%
Main import partners	China 21%, Brazil 20%, US 14%, Germany 3%, Paraguay 2%	China 38%, South Korea 17%, Japan 5%, Taiwan 4%, Thailand 4%
Main import items	refined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories, natural gas, fertilizers, cars	integrated circuits, broadcasting equipment, refined petroleum, telephones, fabric
Total exports	83.36B USD	374.27B
Exports % of GDP	16.30%	93.99%
Main export Partners	Brazil 15%, China 9%, US 8%, Chile 6%, India 5%	US 29%, China 15%, South Korea 6%, Japan 6%, Hong Kong 3%
Main export items	soybean meal, corn, soybean oil, wheat, trucks	broadcasting equipment, garments, telephones, integrated circuits, machine parts

Argentina’s imports are just a quarter of Vietnam’s, and Argentina imports 76% less of its GDP compared to Vietnam. Argentina’s exports are just 22% of Vietnam’s, focusing on basic goods like soybeans, while Vietnam thrives on advanced tech and garments.

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

Indicator	Argentina	Vietnam
Military expenditure	3.1B USD	6.3B USD
Military expenditure (% of GDP)	0.41%	2.3% (2018)
Active military	72k	482k
Active military per 1,000 capita	2.3	5

Argentina’s military expenditure is approximately $3.12 billion, representing only 0.41% of its GDP, while Vietnam’s military spending is about $6.3 billion, constituting a significantly higher 2.3% of its GDP, indicating a stronger commitment to defense relative to its economic size.