Argentina has reached a milestone in its economic recovery under President Javier Milei. According to official data, poverty fell to 31.6% in the first half of 2025, while indigence dropped to 6.9%. These figures represent the lowest levels recorded since 2018 and mark a turning point in the fight against the social consequences of years of economic mismanagement.

Compared to the second half of 2024, poverty declined by 6.5 percentage points and extreme poverty by 1.3 points. Analysts highlight that this progress is largely due to household incomes rising at a faster pace than the cost of basic goods and services. The basic food basket rose by 13.2% and the total consumption basket by 12.3%, while family incomes increased by 26.3%—a clear sign of regained purchasing power.

The Milei administration has consistently argued that structural reforms, fiscal discipline, and restored market confidence would eventually translate into social improvements. These numbers confirm that the benefits of his economic program are beginning to reach the most vulnerable sectors of society, not just financial markets.

This achievement not only strengthens Milei’s domestic legitimacy but also enhances Argentina’s credibility on the international stage. With poverty and indigence both at their lowest points in years, Argentina is demonstrating that bold liberal reforms can produce tangible results for ordinary citizens.