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$, in 1990.
Uruguay ranks 63rd of 207 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI per capita in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,882 US$ | — |
| 1991 | 3,494 US$ | +21.3% |
| 1992 | 4,009 US$ | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 4,644 US$ | +15.8% |
| 1994 | 5,359 US$ | +15.4% |
| 1995 | 5,891 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1996 | 6,230 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 7,271 US$ | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 7,650 US$ | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 7,237 US$ | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 6,855 US$ | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 6,264 US$ | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 4,114 US$ | -34.3% |
| 2003 | 3,477 US$ | -15.5% |
| 2004 | 3,943 US$ | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 5,076 US$ | +28.8% |
| 2006 | 5,757 US$ | +13.4% |
| 2007 | 6,871 US$ | +19.4% |
| 2008 | 8,820 US$ | +28.4% |
| 2009 | 9,142 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 11,545 US$ | +26.3% |
| 2011 | 13,753 US$ | +19.1% |
| 2012 | 14,032 US$ | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 16,069 US$ | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 15,733 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 14,896 US$ | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 15,939 US$ | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 17,656 US$ | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 17,650 US$ | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 16,833 US$ | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 14,582 US$ | -13.4% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 14,582 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 26,430 US$, 55% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 14,582 US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8,362 US$, 1.7× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,467 US$ | 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 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More economy & growth data for Uruguay
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 661.04 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0077 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 195.3 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.12 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 128.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0131 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 330.36 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 9.26 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in Uruguay?
- Gni per capita in Uruguay was 14,582 US$ 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 63rd out of 207 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.