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Argentina facts and figures provides information on population, inflation rate, seasons, taxes, economics, government, residency, and more.
As a country in South America, Argentina is not one of the world’s current bargain destinations, and establishing legal residency can be a challenge. So, Buenos Aires might best be considered as a part-time retirement choice.
You could spend winter here (remember, the seasons are reversed), enjoying one of the world’s most intriguing and exciting lifestyles while the snow is falling up north, and spend the rest of the year somewhere more affordable and closer to home…
Argentina makes about one-half of all the wine produced annually in South America. About half of this comes from Argentina’s Mendoza region, where the landscapes of red earth and purple grapes appear eternal. Argentina’s is a café culture, meaning the people value good wine, good coffee, and good conversation.
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| Information Type | Argentina Essential Data |
|---|---|
| Population | 46.7 million (2024 est.) |
| Gross Domestic Product PPP (GDP) | US$1.41 billion (2024 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | US$12,578 (2024 est.) |
| Inflation Rate | 13.2% (2024 est.) |
| Currency | Argentine Peso (ARS) |
| Exchange Rate Versus U.S. Dollar | $1 = 869.193 ARS (April 2024) |
| Language | Spanish (official), Guarani and Quechua. |
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
| Population of Capital City | 15.6 million (2024 est.) |
| Timezone | GMT – 3 |
| Seasons | Summer: December to March. Autumn: March to June. Winter: June to September. Spring: September to December. |
| International Dialing | Code +54 |
| Electricity | 220V supply voltage and 50Hz |
| Plug Types | C and I.Type C is the plug which has two round pins. And, type I has three flat pins in a triangular pattern. |
| System of Goverment | Presidential Republic |
| Current Leader | President Javier Milei (since Dec. 2023) |
| Income Tax Rate for Residents | 5% to 35% |
| Self-employment Tax | 21.4% (Report quarterly income in April, July, October and January). |
| Capital Gains Tax | 15% |
| Corporate Tax | 25% to 35% |
| Value-added Tax (VAT) | 21% for most items in Argentina. |
| Property Tax | Annual payments. The tax rate varies by province and will be based on the estimated value of the property. |
| Local Chamber of Commerce | Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios Av. Leandro N. Alem 36 | CABA Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: +54 11 5300-9000 |
| American Chamber of Commerce | Viamonte 1133, 8th Floor, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tel: +54 11 4371 4500 |
| Primary Exports | Soybeans, meat, corn, wheat, delivery trucks and cars. |
| Export Partners | Brazil, China, United States, Chile, and India. |
| National Airline | Aerolíneas Argentinas |
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