👉🏻PIRÁMIDE - 👉🏻PIRÁMIDE SOCIAL DE ARGENTINA 2026📢
CPN Matías Battista recently presented data on Argentina’s social pyramid, revealing the country’s income distribution and its impact on social classes. According to Battista, the upper class represents only 6% of the population, with average incomes of approximately 11.7 million pesos. The middle class, which encompasses 44% of the population, is divided into two segments: the typical middle class, representing 18% with an average income of 3.8 million pesos, and the lower middle class, representing 26% with an average of 1.9 million pesos.
👉🏻PYRAMID: what you need to know
The remaining 50% of the population is classified as lower class, where 31% is considered upper lower class and 19% as lower lower class. To be classified as upper lower class, an average income of 1.35 million pesos is required, while the lower lower class is defined with incomes of 750,000 pesos. Battista highlighted that 76% of the population falls into the lower middle class or lower class categories.
A crucial aspect that the accountant emphasized is that these data reflect gross incomes, complicating the understanding of the true purchasing power of families. «A family may be considered upper middle class with 3.8 million pesos, but if they pay rent and transportation, their economic situation may be different,» he explained. For this reason, he emphasized the need for INDEC to update inflation data and poverty indicators, adjusting the total and food basic basket to adequately reflect the impact of public and private services on the family economy.
Battista concluded the presentation by inviting
Battista concluded his presentation by inviting viewers to reflect on their own situation in the social pyramid and to share their opinions in the comments.
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Argentina’s Social Pyramid 2026: numbers by class
According to the data presented by CPN Matías Battista, this is the income distribution by social class in Argentina in 2026:
| Social Class | % of the Population | Average Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Class | 6% | $ 11,700,000 |
| Typical Middle Class | 18% | $ 3,800,000 |
| Lower Middle Class | 26% | $ 1,900,000 |
| Upper Lower Class | 31% | $ 1,350,000 |
| Lower Lower Class | 19% | $ 750,000 |
Source: CPN Matías Battista. Data refers to gross household income. 76% of the population is in the lower middle class or lower class.
Which social class are you in? Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you need to earn to be middle class in Argentina in 2026?
According to Battista, the typical middle class has incomes of around $ 3,800,000 per month. The lower middle class, $ 1,900,000. Together, they represent 44% of the population.
How much does the upper class earn in Argentina?
The upper class, which represents just 6% of the population, has average incomes of $ 11,700,000 monthly.
What percentage of Argentinians are lower class?
50% of the population is in the lower class: 31% in the upper lower class and 19% in the lower lower class.
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