Activity and prices
Inflation, economic activity, GDP and employment: the demand and cost environment for Argentine businesses.
Available indicators
National monthly inflation≈ 1.66%August 2026Consumer price index≈ 12,276.77Index · December 2016 = 100August 2026Economic activity · EMAE≈ 151.55Index · 2004 = 100July 2026Seasonally adjusted activity≈ 149.65Index · 2004 = 100July 2026Activity · year-on-year change≈ -1.44%July 2026GDP at 2004 prices≈ 792.8BARS at 2004 pricesQuarter 2, 2026GDP at current prices≈ 1127.34TCurrent ARSQuarter 2, 2026Unemployment · urban areas≈ 7.9%Quarter 2, 2026Monthly inflation · BCRA series≈ 1.7%August 2026Annual inflation · BCRA series≈ 33.5%August 2026
How to read these data
Compare equivalent periods. An index measures a level relative to its base; a growth rate measures change. Constant-price GDP separates price effects, while nominal GDP includes them.
Coverage and updates
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