History of Argentina in Timeline

Argentina is a country located in the southern cone of South America, the second-largest country in South America, the fourth-largest in the Americas, and the eighth-largest worldwide. It shares borders with Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay. Argentina is a federal state comprised of twenty-three provinces and one autonomous city, Buenos Aires, which is the capital. The provinces and the capital all have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and a part of Antarctica.

1904: Continuous State Presence in Antarctica

Since 1904, Argentina has had the world's oldest continuous state presence in Antarctica.

1908: Argentina's Wealth

By 1908, Argentina had become the seventh wealthiest developed nation in the world, driven by European immigration and economic policies.

1910: Increase in Wheat and Beef Exports

From 1870 to 1910, Argentina's wheat exports increased from 100,000 to 2,500,000 tons per year, while frozen beef exports increased from 25,000 to 365,000 tons per year.

1912: Period of Democracy

Argentina experienced a period of democracy from 1912 to 1930.

1912: Enactment of Universal Male Suffrage

In 1912, President Roque Sáenz Peña enacted universal and secret male suffrage.

1913: Argentina as one of the wealthiest countries

In 1913, Argentina was recognized as one of the wealthiest countries globally based on GDP per capita.

1916: Hipólito Yrigoyen wins election

In 1916, Hipólito Yrigoyen, leader of the Radical Civic Union (UCR), won the election after the enactment of universal male suffrage.

1916: Elections

In 1916, elections marked the end of the Conservative Republic as the National Autonomist Party's dominance concluded.

1917: First animated feature films

In 1917, the world's first animated feature films were made and released in Argentina, by cartoonist Quirino Cristiani.

1918: First animated feature films

In 1918, the world's first animated feature films were made and released in Argentina, by cartoonist Quirino Cristiani.

August 1920: First radio broadcasting

Argentina began the world's first regular radio broadcasting on 27 August 1920, when Richard Wagner's Parsifal was aired by a team of medical students led by Enrique Telémaco Susini in Buenos Aires' Teatro Coliseo.

1920: Per Capita Income

Between 1862 and 1920, Argentina's per capita income rose from 67% to 100% of developed country levels.

1930: Political Turmoil

From 1930, Argentina experienced significant political turmoil and democratic reversals, with the armed forces overthrowing six governments by 1976.

1930: Military ousting of Yrigoyen

In 1930, Yrigoyen was ousted from power by the military led by José Félix Uriburu, marking the start of Argentina's economic and social decline.

1930: First coup d'état

In 1930, the Great Depression triggered the first coup d'état, led by José Félix Uriburu, initiating the "Infamous Decade".

1930: Golden age of tango began

In 1930, the golden age of tango began in Argentina, mirroring that of jazz and swing in the United States.

1943: Military coup d'état

In 1943, a military coup d'état led by General Arturo Rawson overthrew the constitutional government of Ramón Castillo.

1943: More coups

In 1943, another coup d'état occurred, adding to the political instability of the era.

1944: Perón named head of Labour Department

In 1944, Juan Perón was named head of the Labour Department during the Rawson dictatorship.

March 1945: Declaration of War on the Axis Powers

In March 1945, under pressure from the United States, Argentina declared war on the Axis Powers.

1945: Resignation and Arrest of Perón

In 1945, Juan Perón was forced to resign and was arrested due to being perceived as a political threat.

1946: Period of Democracy

Argentina experienced a period of democracy from 1946 to 1955.

1946: Creation of The Madí Movement

In 1946, Gyula Košice and others created The Madí Movement in Argentina, which then spread to Europe and the United States.

1946: Perón's presidential victory

In 1946, Juan Perón won the general election as the Labour candidate, achieving a landslide victory over the UCR.

1946: Rise of Juan Perón

In 1946, the Labour Party came into power with Juan Perón's rise to the presidency.

1947: Bernardo Houssay Nobel Prize

In 1947, Bernardo Houssay received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering the role of pituitary hormones in regulating glucose.

1947: Women's Suffrage

In 1947, Perón pushed Congress to enact women's suffrage.

1948: Infant mortality rate

In 1948 in Argentina, the infant mortality rate was 70 per 1000 live births.

1950: Basketball World Cup hosted

In 1950, Argentina hosted the Basketball World Cup.

1950: Economic decline begins

In 1950, the Argentine economy began to decline due to government expenditures and protectionist economic policies.

1951: La Pampa and Chaco Become Provinces

In 1951, La Pampa and Chaco became provinces in Argentina.

1951: Perón reelected

In 1951, Perón was reelected as president of Argentina.

1952: Death of Eva Perón

In 1952, Eva Perón, wife of Juan Perón, died of cancer.

1953: Mortality causes

In 1953 in Argentina, deaths from cardiovascular disease were 20% of the total, those from tumors were 14%, respiratory problems were 7%, digestive maladies (non-infectious) were 7%, strokes were 7%, injuries, 6%, infectious diseases, 4%, and infant deaths were 19% of all deaths.

1953: Misiones Becomes Province

Misiones became a province in 1953.

1955: Nuevo tango popularization

After 1955, Astor Piazzolla popularised Nuevo tango, a subtler and more intellectual trend for the genre.

1955: Period of Democracy

Argentina experienced a period of democracy from 1946 to 1955.

1955: Formosa, Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut and Santa Cruz Become Provinces

Formosa, Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut and Santa Cruz became provinces in 1955.

1955: Release of Cipriano Reyes

In 1955, after the regime's downfall, Cipriano Reyes was released after being tortured in prison for five years.

1955: More coups

In 1955, another coup d'état took place, continuing the cycle of political upheaval.

1955: Bombing of Plaza de Mayo

In 1955, individual cases of state-sponsored terrorism against Peronism and the left can be traced back to the Bombing of Plaza de Mayo.

1955: Bombing of Plaza de Mayo and Deposition of Perón

In 1955, the Navy bombed the Plaza de Mayo, and Perón was later deposed during the Liberating Revolution coup, leading to his exile in Spain.

1958: Arturo Frondizi's election

In 1958, Arturo Frondizi from the UCR won the general election and lifted the ban on Peronism.

1960: Climate Change Effects

Since 1960, climate change in Argentina has led to significant effects on living conditions.

1961: Antarctic Treaty

In 1961, Argentina became a founding signatory of the Antarctic Treaty.

1962: More coups

In 1962, another coup d'état happened, further destabilizing the government.

1963: Election of Arturo Illia

In 1963, Arturo Illia was elected and led an increase in prosperity.

1966: Military coup by Juan Carlos Onganía

In 1966, Arturo Illia was overthrown in a military coup d'état led by General Juan Carlos Onganía, creating a new military government.

1966: More coups

In 1966, another coup d'état transpired, contributing to the ongoing political turmoil.

1969: Domingo Liotta designed artificial heart

In 1969, Domingo Liotta designed and developed the first artificial heart that was successfully implanted in a human being.

1969: Popular protests

In 1969, popular discontent led to two massive protests: the Cordobazo and the Rosariazo.

1969: Targeting of trade unionists

In 1969, trade unionists were targeted for assassination by Peronist and Marxist paramilitaries.

1970: Luis Leloir Nobel Prize

In 1970, Luis Leloir received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering how organisms store energy by converting glucose into glycogen.

1971: Lanusse appointed president

In 1971, Alejandro Agustín Lanusse was appointed president by the military junta.

1972: Trelew massacre

In 1972, the Trelew massacre occurred.

March 1973: Cámpora's election victory

In March 1973, Cámpora won the election and issued pardons for condemned guerrilla members.

May 1973: Cámpora takes office

In May 1973, Héctor Cámpora, Perón's surrogate candidate, took office as president.

July 1973: Cámpora's resignation

In July 1973, Cámpora and Vice President Vicente Solano Lima resigned, calling for new elections with Perón as the Justicialist Party nominee.

September 1973: Perón wins the election

Following Cámpora's resignation, Perón won the election in September 1973 with his third wife Isabel as vice-president.

1973: Period of Democracy

Argentina experienced a period of democracy from 1973 to 1976.

1973: Comparison of goods transported

By 1991, Argentina's railway system was transporting 1,400 times less goods than it did in 1973.

1973: Actions of Argentine Anticommunist Alliance

In 1973, the Argentine Anticommunist Alliance commenced its actions.

July 1974: Death of Juan Perón

In July 1974, Juan Perón died, and his wife Isabel Perón succeeded him as president.

1974: First Nuclear Power Plant

In 1974, Argentina became the first country in Latin America to put a commercial nuclear power plant online with Atucha I.

1974: Death of President Juan Perón

In 1974, President Juan Perón died, leading to his widow, Isabel Perón, ascending to the presidency.

1975: "Annihilation decrees"

In 1975, Isabel Perón issued "annihilation decrees" against left-wing guerrillas during Operativo Independencia (Operation Independence).

1976: Political Turmoil

Between 1930 and 1976, the armed forces overthrew six governments in Argentina.

1976: Quote from Ernesto Sabato

Ernesto Sabato published La cultura en la encrucijada nacional in 1976.

1976: Ousting of Isabel Perón

In 1976, Isabel Perón was ousted by the military.

1976: Proceso's Actions

In 1976, the Proceso shut down Congress, removed Supreme Court judges, banned political parties and unions, and employed forced disappearances of suspected guerrilla members.

1977: ERP Subdued

By 1977, the ERP (People's Revolutionary Army) was completely subdued by the Proceso.

1978: World Cup

The men's national football team won the World Cup in 1978.

1979: Montoneros Counterattack

In 1979, the severely weakened Montoneros launched a counterattack, which was quickly put down, securing the junta's position in power.

1980: Argentina wins World Team Cup

In 1980, Argentina won the World Team Cup.

1981: Argentina loses Davis Cup final against United States

In 1981, the Argentine team played the final in Davis cup, where they lost against the United States.

March 1982: Invasion of the Falkland Islands

In March 1982, Argentine forces took control of South Georgia and invaded the Falkland Islands on April 2nd, leading to a conflict with the United Kingdom.

1983: Transition to Democracy

Following a transition that began in 1983, full-scale democracy in Argentina was reestablished.

1983: Capability of producing weapon-grade uranium

In 1983, Argentina admitted having the capability of producing weapon-grade uranium, a major step needed to assemble nuclear weapons.

1983: Election of Raúl Alfonsín

In 1983, Raúl Alfonsín was elected president, marking the end of the Dirty War.

1983: Alfonsín Wins Elections

In 1983, Raúl Alfonsín won the elections, campaigning for the prosecution of human rights violations during the Proceso.

1983: Embalse nuclear power station finished

In 1983, the Embalse nuclear power station was finished, using 30% Argentine-built components.

1984: César Milstein Nobel Prize

In 1984, César Milstein shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his research in antibodies.

1985: Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

Argentina won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for The Official Story in 1985.

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1986: World Cup

The men's national football team won the World Cup in 1986.

1989: Menem Wins Election

In 1989, the Peronist Carlos Menem won the election, and riots forced Alfonsín to an early resignation.

1990: Basketball World Cup hosted

In 1990, Argentina hosted the Basketball World Cup.

1990: Launch of LUSAT-1

In 1990, Argentina launched LUSAT-1, an Argentine-built satellite.

1990: Forest Cover in Argentina

In 1990, Argentina's forest cover was 35,204,000 hectares.

1990: Tierra del Fuego Becomes Province

In 1990, Tierra del Fuego became the Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province.

1991: Decline in Goods Transported by Rail

By 1991, Argentina's railway system was transporting 1,400 times less goods than it did in 1973.

1991: Establishment of CONAE

Established in 1991, the CONAE has since launched two satellites successfully.

1991: Argentina sends warships and cargo planes to Gulf War

In 1991, Argentina became the only South American country to send warships and cargo planes to the Gulf War under a UN mandate.

1994: Constitutional Amendment

In 1994, a Constitutional Amendment allowed Menem to be elected for a second term.

1994: Air Force provided the UN Air contingent in Cyprus

Since 1994, The Air Force provided the UN Air contingent in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

1995: Economic Decline

In 1995, Argentina's economy began to decline, with increasing unemployment and recession.

1996: Launch of Víctor-1

In 1996, Argentina launched Víctor-1, an Argentine-built satellite.

1998: Major Non-NATO Ally

Argentina is a major non-NATO ally since 1998.

1999: UCR Returns to Presidency

In 1999, the UCR, led by Fernando de la Rúa, returned to the presidency.

1999: Cable and satellite television

Since 1999 Argentines have enjoyed the highest availability of cable and satellite television in Latin America.

December 2001: December 2001 Riots

In December 2001, massive riots forced De la Rúa to resign amidst a worsening economic crisis.

2001: Democracy Endures Crisis

Argentina's democracy endured through the 2001–02 crisis.

2002: Economic Crisis Recedes

By late 2002, Argentina's economic crisis began to recede, but political unrest persisted.

2002: Argentina wins World Team Cup

In 2002, Argentina won the World Team Cup.

2002: Registered radio stations

In 2002, there were 260 AM and 1150 FM registered radio stations in Argentina.

2002: Income distribution

Income distribution in Argentina, having improved since 2002, is classified as "medium", although it is still considerably unequal.

2002: Emphasis on Latin American Integration

Since 2002, Argentina has emphasized its key role in Latin American integration.

May 2003: Kirchner Sworn In

On May 26, 2003, Néstor Kirchner was sworn in as the new president of Argentina.

2004: Interconnection of cities by paved roads

In 2004, Buenos Aires, all provincial capitals (except Ushuaia), and all medium-sized towns in Argentina were interconnected by 69,412 km of paved roads.

2004: Highest poverty rate since 2004

In January 2024, Argentina's poverty rate reached 57.4%, the highest poverty rate in the country since 2004.

2005: Mortality causes

In 2005 in Argentina, deaths from cardiovascular disease were 23% of the total, those from tumors were 20%, respiratory problems were 14%, digestive maladies (non-infectious) were 11%, strokes were 7%, injuries, 6%, infectious diseases, 4%, and infant deaths have fallen to 3% of all deaths.

2006: Healthcare ranking

In 2006, Argentina ranked fourth in Latin America for healthcare.

2006: Argentina loses Davis Cup final against Russia

In 2006, the Argentine team lost the Davis Cup final against Russia.

2007: Launch of PEHUENSAT-1

In 2007, Argentina launched PEHUENSAT-1, an Argentine-built satellite.

2007: Aid to Bolivia against floods

In 2007, Argentina sent a contingent with helicopters, boats, and water purification plants to aid Bolivia during its worst floods in decades.

2007: Argentina wins World Team Cup

In 2007, Argentina won the World Team Cup.

2007: Cristina Kirchner Wins Election

In 2007, Cristina Kirchner won the elections and became president.

2007: Los Pumas achieve highest Rugby World Cup result

In 2007, Los Pumas achieved their highest-ever result at the Rugby World Cup, finishing third.

2008: Railway System Size

In 2008, Argentina's railway system had 36,966 km of operating lines, making it the largest in Latin America.

2008: Religion Demographics

In 2008, Argentines were 76.5% Catholic, 11.3% Agnostics and Atheists, 9% Evangelical Protestants, 1.2% Jehovah's Witnesses, and 0.9% Mormons, while 1.2% followed other religions, including Islam, Judaism and Buddhism.

2008: Government program for illegal immigrants

In 2008, the Argentine government estimated that 750,000 inhabitants lacked official documents and launched a programme to encourage illegal immigrants to declare their status in return for two-year residence visas.

2008: Argentina loses Davis Cup final against Spain

In 2008, the Argentine team lost the Davis Cup final against Spain.

June 2009: CONAE agreement with ESA

In June 2009, CONAE secured an agreement with the European Space Agency for the installation of a 35-m diametre antenna and other mission support facilities at the Pierre Auger Observatory. The facility will contribute to numerous ESA space probes, as well as CONAE's own, domestic research projects.

2009: Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

Argentina won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for The Secret in Their Eyes in 2009.

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2009: Víctor Galíndez record holder for title defences

As of 2009, Víctor Galíndez held the record for consecutive world light heavyweight title defenses.

2009: International Mammalogical Congresses in Mendoza

In 2009, the International Mammalogical Congresses were hosted in Mendoza by the Sociedad Argentina para el Estudio de los Mamíferos, SAREM, in collaboration with various centers and councils. The Latin American Mammalogy Network (RELAM) was created during this congress.

2009: Infant mortality rate and life expectancy

In 2009, the infant mortality rate in Argentina was 12.1 per 1000 live births and life expectancy at birth was 76 years.

2009: Jaguares compete in Americas Rugby Championship

Since 2009, the Jaguares have competed against the US, Canada, and Uruguay first teams in the Americas Rugby Championship.

2010: Genetic ancestry study

A 2010 study established that the average genetic ancestry of Argentines is 79% European, 18% indigenous and 4.3% African.

2010: Argentina birth rate

Argentina's 2010 birth rate was 2.3 children per woman.

2010: Climate Change Effects

By 2010, the highest increases in precipitation had occurred in eastern Argentina.

2010: University graduation rate

In 2010, 7.1% of people over age 20 in Argentina had graduated from university.

2010: Legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage

In 2010, Argentina became the first country in Latin America, the second in the Americas, and the tenth worldwide to legalise same-sex marriage.

2010: Argentina wins World Team Cup

In 2010, Argentina won the World Team Cup.

2010: National Census

In 2010, the Argentinan population was 40,117,096. The population growth rate in 2010 was an estimated 1.03% annually, with a birth rate of 17.7 live births per 1,000 inhabitants and a mortality rate of 7.4 deaths per 1,000 inhabitants.

2010: Humanitarian responses in Haiti and Chile

In 2010, the Armed Forces of Argentina participated in humanitarian responses in Haiti and Chile following their respective earthquakes.

2010: Therya scientific journal publication

In 2010, the electronic scientific journal Therya, which was conceived during the 10th International Mammalogical Congress (IMC 10), began publication by the Mexican Association of Mammalogy (AMMAC). Doctor William Z. Lidicker Jr. was the editor.

2010: Literacy rate

In 2010, the literacy rate in Argentina was 98.07%. Also in 2010, 38.5% of people over age 20 had completed secondary school.

2011: Defence budget at historical minimum

In 2011, Argentina's defence budget reached a historical minimum of about 0.74% of GDP, which was below the Latin American average.

2011: Cristina Kirchner Wins Reelection

In 2011, Cristina Kirchner won reelection as president of Argentina.

2011: Academy Award nomination

In 2011, the Argentine French actress Bérénice Bejo received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

2011: Argentina loses Davis Cup final against Spain

In 2011, the Argentine team lost the Davis Cup final against Spain.

2011: Atucha II reactor used 40% Argentine-built components

In 2011, the Atucha II reactor used 40% Argentine-built components.

2011: Manufacturing sector production growth rate

In 2011, the manufacturing sector experienced a 6.5% production growth rate.

2012: Waterways length

In 2012, Argentina had about 11,000 km of waterways, mostly comprising the La Plata, Paraná, Paraguay and Uruguay rivers.

2012: Argentina Elected to UN Security Council

In 2012, Argentina was elected again to a two-year non-permanent position on the United Nations Security Council.

2012: Manufacturing accounts for 20.3% of GDP

In 2012, manufacturing accounted for 20.3% of Argentina's GDP, making it the largest sector in the economy. Half of the industrial exports had rural origins.

2012: Revenue from International Tourists

In 2012, revenues from international tourists reached US$4.89 billion.

2012: Los Pumas compete in The Rugby Championship

Since 2012, Los Pumas have competed against Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa in The Rugby Championship.

March 2013: Election of Pope Francis

On 13 March 2013, Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was elected Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and took the name "Francis".

2013: Growth of industrial parks

By 2013, the number of industrial parks in Argentina had grown to 314.

2013: Airports with paved runways

In 2013, Argentina had 161 airports with paved runways.

2013: Argentina as Top Tourist Destination

In 2013, Argentina had 5.57 million visitors, making it the top international tourist destination in South America.

2013: Motion pictures being created

In 2013, about 100 full-length motion pictures were being created annually in Argentina.

2013: Up-River port region

In 2013, the Up-River port region accounted for 50% of all Argentine exports.

2013: Number of universities

In 2013, there were 47 national public universities across the country, and 46 private ones.

2014: Corruption Perceptions Index Ranking Change

Argentina's Corruption Perceptions Index ranking improved by 22 positions in 2017 over its 2014 rankings.

2014: Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay

Armando Bó and Nicolás Giacobone shared in the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2014.

2014: Chamber of Deputies Representation

As of 2014, ten provinces in Argentina have just five deputies in the Chamber of Deputies, while Buenos Aires Province has 70.

2014: Household access to cable and satellite television

In 2014, 87.4% of Argentina's households had access to cable and satellite television.

April 2015: Renationalisation of railways

In April 2015, the Argentine Senate passed a law which recreated Ferrocarriles Argentinos, effectively renationalising the country's railways.

November 2015: Macri Wins Presidential Election

On November 22, 2015, Mauricio Macri won the presidential election, beating Daniel Scioli.

December 2015: Macri Takes Office

On December 10, 2015, Mauricio Macri took office as president, inheriting an economy in poor shape.

2015: Forest Ownership in Argentina

In 2015, 0% of Argentina's forest area was under public ownership, 4% under private ownership, and 96% under other or unknown ownership.

2015: Discovery of Neosclerocalyptus bones

In 2015, fossilized bones of Neosclerocalyptus, a large, extinct armored mammal, were found near Buenos Aires, bearing cut marks suggesting human butchering with stone tools.

2015: Median age and life expectancy

In 2015, the median age in Argentina was 31.9 years and life expectancy at birth was 77.14 years.

April 2016: Macri Government Introduces Austerity Measures

In April 2016, the Macri government introduced neoliberal austerity measures to tackle inflation.

2016: Settlement of debt default crisis

In 2016, Argentina settled its long-standing debt default crisis with vulture funds, enabling the country to re-enter capital markets.

2016: National squad won the Davis Cup

In 2016, the Argentina national squad won the Davis Cup.

2017: Los Pumas compete at Rugby World Cup

As of 2017, Argentina's men's national rugby team, Los Pumas, had competed at every Rugby World Cup.

2017: Corruption Perceptions Index Ranking

In 2017, Argentina ranked 85th out of 180 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index.

2017: Religion Demographics

In 2017, Catholics were 66% of the population in Argentina and the nonreligious in the country stood at 21% of the population.

2017: Loss of the Argentine submarine San Juan

In 2017, the accidental loss of the Argentine submarine San Juan occurred, partly due to funding cuts for training and basic maintenance within the defence budget.

2018: Forest Landscape Integrity Index

In 2018, Argentina had a Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 7.21/10, ranking it 47th globally.

2018: Alawites in Argentina

In 2018, there were 180,000 Alawites in Argentina.

December 2019: Fernández and Kirchner Take Office

In December 2019, Alberto Fernández and Cristina Kirchner took office amid accusations of corruption during the Kirchner presidencies.

2019: Fernández Wins Election

In 2019, Alberto Fernández won the election, defeating Mauricio Macri.

2019: Argentina's Meat and Honey Production

In 2019, Argentina was the 4th world producer of beef and honey, and the 10th world producer of wool.

May 2020: Government default

In May 2020, the government of Argentina defaulted by failing to pay a $500 million bill to its creditors.

2020: Forest Cover in Argentina

In 2020, Argentina's forest cover was around 10% of the total land area, equivalent to 28,573,000 hectares.

2020: Electricity generation sources

In 2020, over 60% of Argentina's electricity came from non-renewable sources, with 27% from hydropower, 7.3% from wind and solar energy, and 4.4% from nuclear energy.

November 2021: Peronist Party Loses Majority in Congress

In November 2021, Argentina's ruling Peronist party lost its majority in Congress for the first time in almost 40 years.

2021: Installed renewable power

At the end of 2021 Argentina was among the top countries in terms of installed hydroelectric, wind and solar energy.

2021: Dual carriageways

In 2021, Argentina had about 2,800 km of dual carriageways, mostly leaving the capital Buenos Aires.

January 2022: OECD Candidate Country

Since January 2022, Argentina has been an OECD candidate country.

2022: Poverty levels have fallen sharply to 38%, the lowest since 2022

By the second semester of 2024, however, poverty levels had fallen sharply to 38%, the lowest since 2022.

2022: National Census

The 2022 census [INDEC] counted 46,044,703 inhabitants.

2022: Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine occurred in 2022.

April 2023: Fernández Announces No Reelection Bid

In April 2023, Alberto Fernández announced that he would not seek reelection in the next presidential election.

July 2023: Russian Immigration

As of July 2023, more than 18,500 Russians have come to Argentina after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

November 2023: Milei Wins Presidential Election

In November 2023, Javier Milei won the presidential election with 55.7% of the vote.

December 2023: Javier Milei sworn in as president

On December 10, 2023, Javier Milei was sworn in as president of Argentina and began pursuing deregulation policies.

December 2023: Milei's Presidency Begins

On December 10, 2023, Javier Milei's presidency began.

2023: Electoral Democracy

According to the V-Dem Democracy indices, Argentina in 2023 was the second most electoral democratic country in Latin America.

2023: Poverty rate

In 2023, approximately 43% of Argentina's population lived below the poverty line.

January 2024: Poverty rate reaches highest level since 2004

In January 2024, Argentina's poverty rate reached 57.4%, which was the highest poverty rate in the country since 2004.

November 2024: Inflation rate slows to lowest in four years

In November 2024, Argentina's monthly inflation rate slowed to 2.4%, the lowest in over four years.

2024: Internet penetration and mobile connections

As of early 2024, internet penetration in Argentina stood at 88.4% of the total population, and the ratio of cellular mobile connections to the total population was 135.3%.

2024: Inflation peaks at 220%

In 2024, Argentina experienced a surge in inflation, peaking at 220%.

2024: Global Innovation Index Ranking

In 2024, Argentina was ranked 76th in the Global Innovation Index.

2024: Religion Demographics

In 2024, Catholics were 63% of the population. 20% of Argentines are irreligious, 9% are Protestants, and 8% follow another religion or didn't answer.

2024: Population Estimate

In 2024, the population in Argentina is estimated to have increased to 47,067,441 inhabitants.

October 2025: Milei's party wins landslide victory

In October 2025, Javier Milei's party won a landslide victory in midterm elections.

2025: Expected economic normalization and expansion

Favourable results and normalisation in Argentina's economy are expected to continue in 2025, with annual inflation expected to be below 30% and the economy expected to expand by more than 4%.