Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina
Argentina: Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 41.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina is 41.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 26.7% on the previous year and up 8,377.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina peaked at 41.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025 and was at its lowest, -0.4613 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2002.
Argentina ranks 41st of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -78.5% |
| 1962 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -630.6% |
| 1963 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -68.9% |
| 1964 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -44.5% |
| 1965 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -254.9% |
| 1966 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +139.3% |
| 1967 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +498.3% |
| 1968 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 1969 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.0% |
| 1970 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +72.8% |
| 1971 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -61.4% |
| 1972 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1973 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +171.1% |
| 1974 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.6% |
| 1975 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +57.5% |
| 1976 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2295.2% |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1060.4% |
| 1978 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +126.7% |
| 1979 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +254.9% |
| 1980 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 1981 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -315.0% |
| 1982 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +316.2% |
| 1983 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +568.4% |
| 1984 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +419.7% |
| 1985 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +810.4% |
| 1986 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +60.1% |
| 1987 | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +355.7% |
| 1988 | -0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +194.4% |
| 1990 | -0.0312 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25405.2% |
| 1991 | -0.0324 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 0.0111 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -134.2% |
| 1993 | 0.0333 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +200.0% |
| 1994 | 0.0231 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -30.5% |
| 1995 | 0.0079 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -65.8% |
| 1996 | 0.0264 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +234.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0451 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +70.6% |
| 1998 | 0.0529 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 0.0514 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 0.0535 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 2001 | -0.0304 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -156.9% |
| 2002 | -0.4613 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1415.5% |
| 2003 | -0.1871 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -59.4% |
| 2004 | 0.0118 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -106.3% |
| 2005 | 0.236 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1904.3% |
| 2006 | 0.3882 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +64.5% |
| 2007 | 0.4877 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.6% |
| 2008 | 0.4347 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 0.5067 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
| 2010 | 0.4598 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 0.3415 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.7% |
| 2012 | 0.3655 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 0.3207 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 2014 | 0.4593 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +43.2% |
| 2015 | 0.4912 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 1.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +119.9% |
| 2017 | 1.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 3.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +223.5% |
| 2019 | 3.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 4.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.9% |
| 2021 | 3.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 6.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +101.5% |
| 2023 | 6.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 32.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +388.2% |
| 2025 | 41.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.7% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 41.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 16.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 41.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 23.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -25405.2% | -0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0312 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1976 | +2295.2% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2005 | +1904.3% | 0.0118 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.236 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2002 | -1415.5% | -0.0304 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4613 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1977 | +1060.4% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1985 | -810.4% | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | -0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.0188 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0324 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0529 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.144 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4613 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5067 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3207 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 41.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 38 Cameroon 59.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 39 Jamaica 49.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 40 Afghanistan 43.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 42 Cape Verde 38.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 43 Albania 37.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 44 Niger 34.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More financial sector data for Argentina
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina?
- Net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina was 41.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 41.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- What is the lowest net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4613 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2002.
- How does Argentina rank for net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Argentina ranks 41st out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,377.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Net foreign assets (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Net foreign assets (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Net foreign assets International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Net foreign assets (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.