Argentina’s poverty rate rises to about 32% in the first half of 2026, according to official figures from INDEC published this week. The data indicate that nearly 10 million people are living in poverty, reflecting household incomes that struggle to keep pace with rising costs.
INDEC’s report also points to an increase in the share of people facing the most severe conditions. One outlet says destitution reaches 7.5%, while another focuses on the overall poverty figure and notes that poverty increases by about four percentage points over a six-month period. The outlets present the same core statistics but vary in emphasis—some highlight the size of the population affected, while others underscore the change since the previous period and the implications for the current administration.
