Argentina

Argentina faces a severe economic crisis characterized by crippling hyperinflation exceeding 133%. Surprisingly, the unemployment rate remains relatively moderate at 6.139%, suggesting that while the value of labor is rapidly eroding, job creation or retention mechanisms are still somewhat functional compared to historical or regional peaks.

Despite the deep economic contraction and inflation, Argentina maintains high human development indicators typical of developed nations. Life expectancy is high (77.40 years) and the infant mortality rate is low (8.200 per 1,000 live births), reflecting historically strong public health infrastructure.

Argentina has achieved near-perfect infrastructural coverage regarding basic utilities, reporting 100% access to electricity. This achievement highlights a significant success in national infrastructure development, contrasting sharply with the instability seen in macroeconomic indicators.

Argentina is highly urbanized, with over 92% of its population living in cities, comparable to the most developed countries globally. This high urbanization correlates with a very low fertility rate of 1.50, placing the country below the replacement level (2.1) and suggesting future population aging and potential decline.