Child poverty decreased: 2.4 million children stopped being poor in 2025

Chronic child poverty reached its lowest level since 2016, and projections for 2025 show a further decline.

The Ministry of Human Capital attributes the achievements to direct transfers and macroeconomic measures.

An unprecedented reduction in child poverty rates

During the second half of 2024, chronic child poverty in Argentina stood at 12%, the lowest value recorded since 2016. This data comes from the report presented by the Ministry of Human Capital of the Nation and confirmed by figures from UNICEF Argentina.

In that same period, between the first and second half of 2024, child poverty decreased by 14 percentage points, representing an improvement in the living conditions of 1.7 million children. In addition, in the year-on-year comparison, the reduction was 6 points, reaching 800,000 children.

Optimistic projections for 2025

According to official estimates,  the improvement trend will continue in 2025. It is projected that, between the first half of 2024 and the first half of 2025,  child poverty will fall by 19 percentage points, which would mean an improvement in the living conditions of 2.4 million children.

This figure was also highlighted by UNICEF Argentina in its latest report, providing technical and statistical support to the projections made by the Government.

The role of public policies and macroeconomic balance

The Ministry of Human Capital attributes this improvement to a combination of factors. On one hand, direct, transparent, and intermediary-free transfers to the most vulnerable sectors are highlighted. On the other hand, the positive impact of the economic policies implemented by the National Government is mentioned, which made it possible to stabilize the macroeconomy and curb inflationary pressures.

These decisions have allowed for better income redistribution and  greater efficiency in the use of resources, directly supporting the sectors with the greatest need and, in particular, children.

Recognition from international organizations

UNICEF Argentina, when publishing its projections,  recognized the positive impact of the social and economic policies implemented during the year.

This external validation reinforces the official argument that the improvements are not merely statistical, but  reflect a structural change in child care policy.