43 Jobs
Argentina
Fluent English Speakers(2023)
>2,700,000
IT Grads per Year(2023)
>20,000
Software Dev Talent(2023)
>130,000
IT Market Value (2023)
>$22.4 Billion
"Paris of South America"
South America has always held appeal for companies looking to extend their reach out of their local region. Amongst these, Argentina – the continent’s second-largest nation, never fails to make a strong argument when multinational corporations ponder on tech expansion.
Popularly known as the "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, offers much more than a rich history. They've got ample STEM talent, low living costs, and English-fluent developers.
STEM Talent
The Argentine Diamond in the RoughSince 2015, Argentina has been producing more than 20,000 STEM graduates every year. For every 5,000 Argentinians, one is an engineering graduate. Across Argentina, over 39 computer science programs are available at prominent institutions like National Technical University, Buenos Aires Institute of Technology, National University of Buenos Aires, CITECH, and others. Moreover, fostering the next-gen tech talent, the Argentine Government initiated 'Plan 111Mil' to train 100,000+ developers.
Developer Pool
As per Stack Overflow, Argentina had the second-highest pool of developer count in South America in 2018 – a whopping 114,576. By 2020, Argentina's IT workforce is expected to swell to an estimated 134,000, thanks to the growth forecast provided by the president of the Argentina Software Industry Chamber. Not just quantity, Argentina also takes pride in the quality of its tech talents, securing top rank in Coursera’s 2019 Global Skills Index for advanced tech skills.
English Proficiency
When it comes down to English proficiency, Argentina holds its own in Latin America better than most. EF’s English Proficiency Index gives Argentina a score of 58.38 out of 100, the highest among Central and South American countries. It is the only country in the region to achieve a 'high proficiency' score!
Cherry on Top
Argentina has got a never-say-die spirit, ranking 6th globally in refusing to throw in the towel. So, thinking about dipping your toes into IT outsourcing in Argentina? They've got their A-game on for sure.
