InvestArgentina
Argentina occupies a relevant place on the international business map, with great potential in terms of natural resources, human capital and dynamic industrial complexes.
Large and diversified economy
Largest and most efficient soybean export complex in the world ¹
US$ 10,000 GDP per capita 1
45 million inhabitants (~60% 35 or younger). Access to 295 million people in Mercosur 2
Great availability of natural resources
2nd largest unconventional gas field and 4th largest unconventional oil field in the world3
705,000 km2 in high-potential mining areas with more than 250 projects in their initial stage4
8th largest country in the world, with 53% arable land 5
Global leading exporter of soybeans, corn, lemon and lithium, among others 6
6th largest producer of beef and 5th largest exporter in the world, present in the world's most demanding markets such as the European Union, the United States, China and Israel 6
High-quality human capital
1st in Latin America in English language proficiency7
110,000 college graduates from STEM careers per year 8
Dynamic industrial complexes and fast-growing sectors
Steel pipes, agricultural machinery, hospital equipment and the automotive industry are some of Argentina's main exports 2
Biotechnology and knowledge-based services are among the fastest growing sectors 2
Sources
World Bank, 2019
INDEC, 2020
United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), updated to September 2015
Ministry of Mining, 2020
World Bank, 2016
COMTRADE
Education First. English Proficiency Index 2019
INDEC. Statistical Annex of Argentine Universities 2017