Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Argentina
Argentina: Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when was 4.5 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
4.5
Change on year
down 10.0%
World rank
87th
of 134 countries
All-time high
16.4
in 2003
All-time low
2.9
in 2017
Years of data
20
2003–2022
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Argentina, 2003–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Argentina stood at 4.5.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and up 40.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Argentina peaked at 16.4 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.9, in 2017.
That places Argentina 87th out of 134 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16.4 | — |
| 2004 | 12.6 | -23.2% |
| 2005 | 13.3 | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 10.7 | -19.5% |
| 2007 | 9.2 | -14.0% |
| 2008 | 7.1 | -22.8% |
| 2009 | 5.7 | -19.7% |
| 2010 | 5.1 | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 3.9 | -23.5% |
| 2012 | 3.2 | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 3 | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 3.6 | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 4.3 | +22.9% |
| 2017 | 2.9 | -32.6% |
| 2018 | 3.7 | +27.6% |
| 2019 | 4.8 | +29.7% |
| 2020 | 4.6 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 5 | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 4.5 | -10.0% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 4.5 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.4, 43% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 4.5 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14.3, 31% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.71 | 5.7 | 16.4 | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5 | 3 |
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- 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 share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Argentina?
- Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Argentina was 4.5 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 16.4 in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9 in 2017.
- How does Argentina rank for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when?
- Argentina ranks 87th out of 134 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.6%. 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 Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when surgical care is required. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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