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2022 Argentina Military Strength



Argentina National flag graphic

For 2022, Argentina is ranked 40 of 142 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. It holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.6091 (a score of 0.0000 is considered 'perfect'). This entry last updated on 04/09/2022.

*Each nation is assessed on individual and collective values processed through our in-house formula to generate its 'PwrIndx' score. Some values are estimated when official numbers are not available. View Notes.
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Breakdown



Population
Rnk 32
Manpower
Rnk 33
Fit / Service
Rnk 29
Military Age
Rnk 32
Active Pers.
Rnk 37
Reserve
Rnk 140
Paramilitary
Rnk 37
Tot Aircraft
Rnk 42
Fighters
Rnk 49
Attack Types
Rnk 34
Transports
Rnk 28
Trainers
Rnk 35
Spcl. Mission
Rnk 22
Tanker AC
Rnk 13
Helos
Rnk 42
Attack Helos
Rnk 140
Tanks
Rnk 42
AFVs
Rnk 67
SPAs
Rnk 42
Artillery
Rnk 49
MLRSs
Rnk 60
Ships
Rnk 46
Carriers
Rnk 140
Helo Carr.
Rnk 140
Destroyers
Rnk 8
Frigates
Rnk 140
Corvettes
Rnk 8
Submarines
Rnk 19
Patrol Craft
Rnk 45
Mine Warf.
Rnk 140
Oil Prod.
Rnk 28
Oil Consum.
Rnk 94
Oil Proven
Rnk 33
Labor Frc.
Rnk 31
Merch Fleet
Rnk 51
Major Ports
Rnk 11
Roadways
Rnk 21
Railways
Rnk 6
Airports
Rnk 6
Defense Bgt
Rnk 58
Ext. Debt
Rnk 110
Foreign Rsv.
Rnk 41
Purch. Pwr
Rnk 26
Land Area
Rnk 8
Coastlines
Rnk 84
Borders
Rnk 122
Waterways
Rnk 14
Ratings Key:
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Capabilities (BETA):

National Defense
Guerilla Warfare
Airspace Defense
Tactical Reach
Battlefield Support
Armored Warfare
Internal Security
Land Convoy Protection
Indirect-Fire Support
Naval Warfare
Naval Convoy Protection
Waterway Denial
Submarine-Hunting
Long-Term Sustainment
Global Trade
Goods/Supplies Transportation
Natural Geographic Defense


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32/142
Total Population:
45,864,941
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33/142
Available Manpower
20,180,574 (44.0%)
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29/142
Fit-for-Service
17,153,488 (37.4%)
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32/142
Reaching Mil Age Annually
687,974 (1.5%)
Tot Military Personnel (est.)
103,000 (0.2%)
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37/142
Active Personnel
83,000 (0.2%)
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140/142
Reserve Personnel
0 (0.0%)
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37/142
Paramilitary
20,000 (0.0%)
Manpower Composition:
Hover over the various sections in the bar below for more details.

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42/142
Total Aircraft Strength:
218
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49/142
Fighters/Interceptors:
23 (10.6%)
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34/142
Dedicated Attack:
6 (2.8%)
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28/142
Transports:
22 (10.1%)
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35/142
Trainers:
70 (32.1%)
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22/142
Special-Mission:
10 (4.6%)
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13/142
Tanker Fleet:
2 (0.9%)
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42/142
Helicopters:
85 (39.0%)
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140/142
Attack Helicopters:
0 (0.0%)
Inventory Composition:
Hover over pie slices in the chart below for category information. Pecentages below are not part of overall strength above but rather relative to each category presented below.

For an in-depth overview of current leading air powers of the world, including active inventories and strengths, consult the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (www.WDMMA.org).
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42/142
Tanks:
349
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67/142
Armored Vehicles:
800
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42/142
Self-Propelled Artillery:
75
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49/142
Towed Artillery:
172
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60/142
Rocket Projectors:
26
Inventory Composition:
Hover over pie slices in the chart below for category information.



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46/142
Total Assets:
47
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140/142
Aircraft Carriers:
0
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140/142
Helicopter Carriers:
0
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8/142
Destroyers:
4
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140/142
Frigates:
0
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8/142
Corvettes:
9
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19/142
Submarines:
2
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45/142
Patrol Vessels:
13
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140/142
Mine Warfare:
0
Inventory Composition:
Hover over the pie slices in the chart below for more details.

For an in-depth overview of current leading naval powers of the world, including active inventories and strengths, consult the World Directory of Modern Military Warships (www.WDMMW.org).
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28/142
Oil Production:
490,000 bbl
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94/142
Oil Consumption:
806,000 bbl
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33/142
Oil Proven Reserves:
2,162,000,000 bbl
bbl = Measured as unit 'barrel of oil'.

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31/142
Labor Force:
18,000,000
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51/142
Merchant Marine Fleet:
202
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11/142
Ports / Trade Terminals:
10
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21/142
Roadway Coverage:
281,290
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6/142
Railway Coverage:
36,917
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6/142
Airports:
916
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58/142
Defense Budget:
$3,064,800,000 USD
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110/142
External Debt:
$278,524,000,000 USD
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41/142
Foreign Exchange/Gold:
$45,000,000,000 USD
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26/142
Purchasing Power Parity:
$900,000,000,000 USD
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8/142
Square Land Area:
2,780,400 km
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84/142
Coastline Coverage:
4,989 km
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122/142
Shared Borders:
11,968 km
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14/142
Waterways (usable):
11,000 km
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Additional Notes



MANPOWER - Values partly derived from the CIA World Factbook. Some values may be estimated.

AIRPOWER - Values derived from multiple sources. Total Aircraft Strength value includes both fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms from all branches of service (at this time UAVs are not included in the total). 'Attack' value constitutes purpose-built attack types. 'Transports' value includes only fixed-wing aircraft while all rotorcraft are represented under the 'Helicopters' value. 'Special-Mission' value no longer includes aerial tankers which are now covered in their own listing. For an in-depth look into the current air powers of the world, consider "the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft" [www.WDMMA.org - external link].

LAND FORCES - Values derived from multiple sources. 'Tanks' value includes Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), light tanks, and tank destroyers (no distinction being made between track-over-wheel and all-wheeled types). 'Armored Vehicles' value includes APCs, IFVs, MRAPs, and Armored Cars. 'Rocket Projectors' include only self-propelled forms.

NAVAL FORCES - Values derived from multiple sources. 'Total Assets' value includes all possible/available vessels including auxiliaries, which are not showcased individually. 'Aircraft Carriers' value includes only traditional carriers (both conventionally- and nuclear-powered while Helicopter Carriers are now considered under their own listing. 'Submarines' value includes both diesel-electric and nuclear-powered types. Landlocked nationd are not penalized for the lack of a standing navy. For an in-depth look into the current naval powers of the world, consider "the World Directory of Modern Military Warships" [www.WDMMW.org - external link].

NATURAL RESOURCES - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook or estimated in some cases. Values presented as BBL (Barrel unit).

LOGISTICS - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook. Ports & Terminals may reside outside of a nations own borders if arrangements with an ally have been made. Landlocked nations are penalized for the lack of a standing Merchant Marine force.

FINANCIALS - Values partly derived from the CIA World Factbook. Values presented in USD ($). Estimates made when needed.

GEORGRAPHY - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook. As geography can play a role in both offensive and defensive wars, the GFP formula takes geographic qualities of a nation into account (border coverage, coastline coverage).
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