GNI per capita in Uruguay
Uruguay: GNI per capita was 14,582 US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
GNI per capita in Uruguay, 1990–2020
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni per capita in Uruguay is 14,582 US$, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 13.4% on the previous year and up 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Uruguay peaked at 17,656 US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,882 US$, in 1990.
Uruguay ranks 62nd of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,467 US$ | 2,882 US$ | 7,650 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,032 US$ | 3,477 US$ | 9,142 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,411 US$ | 11,545 US$ | 17,656 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,582 US$ | 14,582 US$ | 14,582 US$ | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Uruguay
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 19,374 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 10.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 65.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 19,374 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 41.19 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 3.59 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 87.13 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 406.54 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in Uruguay?
- Gni per capita in Uruguay was 14,582 US$ in 2020, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 17,656 US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,882 US$ in 1990.
- How does Uruguay rank for gni per capita?
- Uruguay ranks 62nd out of 203 countries with data for 2020.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of GNI per capita (US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.