Annual rate of change in urban populations in Argentina
Argentina: Annual rate of change in urban populations was -0.3186 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
-0.3186
World rank
120th
of 144 countries
All-time high
1.86
in 1965
All-time low
-0.3339
in 1985
Years of data
14
1955–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Argentina, 1955–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Argentina recorded -0.3186 for annual rate of change in urban populations in 2020.
The figure is down 224.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Argentina peaked at 1.86 in 1965 and was at its lowest, -0.3339, in 1985.
Argentina ranks 120th of 144 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0.4225 | — |
| 1960 | 1.62 | +282.7% |
| 1965 | 1.86 | +15.0% |
| 1970 | 0.4942 | -73.4% |
| 1975 | 0.9042 | +83.0% |
| 1980 | 0.0522 | -94.2% |
| 1985 | -0.3339 | -740.2% |
| 1990 | 0.2152 | -164.5% |
| 1995 | 0.6814 | +216.6% |
| 2000 | 0.0775 | -88.6% |
| 2005 | 0.2736 | +253.2% |
| 2010 | 0.2555 | -6.6% |
| 2015 | -0.2605 | -202.0% |
| 2020 | -0.3186 | +22.3% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's -0.3186 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.2439. (41 countries reporting)
- Argentina's -0.3186 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.1378. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.4225 | 0.4225 | 0.4225 | 1 |
| 1960s | 1.74 | 1.62 | 1.86 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.6992 | 0.4942 | 0.9042 | 2 |
| 1980s | -0.1409 | -0.3339 | 0.0522 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.4483 | 0.2152 | 0.6814 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.1755 | 0.0775 | 0.2736 | 2 |
| 2010s | -0.0025 | -0.2605 | 0.2555 | 2 |
| 2020s | -0.3186 | -0.3186 | -0.3186 | 1 |
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- 117 Ukraine -0.1976 compare
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- 121 Azerbaijan -0.3786 compare
- 122 Libya -0.4007 compare
- 123 Central African Republic -0.4335 compare
More population data for Argentina
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0551 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.414 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 51,621 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5482 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.783 (2100)
- Population density 13.98 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.47 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Argentina?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Argentina was -0.3186 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.86 in 1965.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.3339 in 1985.
- How does Argentina rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Argentina ranks 120th out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 224.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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