Argentina’s population: structured data and hot spot analysis
As the second largest country in South America, Argentina's population has always been one of the focuses of international attention. Combining hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days, this article will analyze Argentina’s population status, growth trends and social hot spots, and present key information through structured data.
1. Latest population statistics of Argentina
According to the latest United Nations estimates for 2023, Argentina’s current population data are as follows:
| indicator | numerical value | global ranking |
|---|---|---|
| total population | 46,234,830 people | No. 32 |
| population density | 16.6 people/square kilometer | No. 212 |
| annual growth rate | 0.93% | No. 112 |
| urban population ratio | 92% | No. 12 |
2. Population structure characteristics
Argentina’s population exhibits the following salient characteristics:
| age group | Proportion | Trend changes |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 23.8% | Average annual decrease of 0.5% |
| 15-64 years old | 63.9% | Basically stable |
| Over 65 years old | 12.3% | Average annual increase of 0.7% |
3. Analysis of recent hotspot correlations
Among the Argentina-related topics that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days, the following are closely related to population issues:
1.The impact of the economic crisis on fertility rates: The continued depreciation of the Argentine peso has caused families of childbearing age to postpone their childbirth plans, and the fertility rate is expected to drop to 1.65 in 2023 (below the generation replacement level).
2.Immigration policy controversy: The government plans to amend the immigration law, triggering extensive discussions on the rights of immigrants from neighboring countries in South America (accounting for about 4.3% of the population).
3.Responses to aging: The pension reform proposal has become a hot topic on social media. The population over 65 years old is expected to exceed 15% in 2030.
4. Comparison of regional population distribution
There are significant differences in population data among major administrative regions:
| administrative district | population | National proportion |
|---|---|---|
| buenos aires | 15,370,000 | 33.2% |
| province of cordoba | 3,840,000 | 8.3% |
| Santa Fe Province | 3,480,000 | 7.5% |
| Mendoza Province | 2,010,000 | 4.3% |
5. International Comparative Perspective
Comparison with the population of major Latin American countries:
| country | Population (millions) | growth rate | Density (people/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 215.3 | 0.67% | 25.3 |
| mexico | 128.5 | 1.06% | 66.1 |
| Colombia | 51.6 | 0.81% | 45.9 |
| Argentina | 46.2 | 0.93% | 16.6 |
6. Future population forecast
Based on current trends, Argentina’s population development will exhibit the following characteristics:
• Expected to reach 49 million in 2030, with growth slowing to 0.8%
• The proportion of working-age population will begin to decline after 2025
• Buenos Aires metropolitan area’s population share may exceed 35%
Through the above structured data analysis, it can be seen that Argentina’s population issues are closely related to economic policy, social development and regional planning, and recent hot topics reflect the deep social challenges brought about by changes in demographic structure. Continuously paying attention to relevant data changes will help understand the social development dynamics of this South American country.
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