Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Uruguay
Uruguay: Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre was 8,067 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8,067 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
113th
of 204 countries
All-time high
8,216 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2014
All-time low
150.93 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1972
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Uruguay, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Uruguay is 8,067 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Uruguay peaked at 8,216 current US$ per square kilometre in 2014 and was at its lowest, 150.93 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1972.
Uruguay ranks 113th of 204 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.
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 301.11 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 299.39 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 214.83 current US$ per square kilometre | -28.2% |
| 1964 | 250.83 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 1965 | 167.98 current US$ per square kilometre | -33.0% |
| 1966 | 159.41 current US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 1967 | 190.26 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.4% |
| 1968 | 210.26 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1969 | 220.69 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 226.09 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 203.96 current US$ per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1972 | 150.93 current US$ per square kilometre | -26.0% |
| 1973 | 208.87 current US$ per square kilometre | +38.4% |
| 1974 | 297.51 current US$ per square kilometre | +42.4% |
| 1975 | 486.61 current US$ per square kilometre | +63.6% |
| 1976 | 413.8 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.0% |
| 1977 | 505.67 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 1978 | 465.75 current US$ per square kilometre | -7.9% |
| 1979 | 839.25 current US$ per square kilometre | +80.2% |
| 1980 | 1,170 current US$ per square kilometre | +39.4% |
| 1981 | 1,173 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 1,376 current US$ per square kilometre | +17.3% |
| 1983 | 746.17 current US$ per square kilometre | -45.8% |
| 1984 | 709.33 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 454.42 current US$ per square kilometre | -35.9% |
| 1986 | 848.51 current US$ per square kilometre | +86.7% |
| 1987 | 1,127 current US$ per square kilometre | +32.8% |
| 1988 | 982.42 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 1989 | 1,152 current US$ per square kilometre | +17.3% |
| 1990 | 1,124 current US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 1,168 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 1,458 current US$ per square kilometre | +24.8% |
| 1993 | 1,936 current US$ per square kilometre | +32.8% |
| 1994 | 2,034 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 2,136 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 2,867 current US$ per square kilometre | +34.3% |
| 1997 | 3,049 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 3,101 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 2,745 current US$ per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 2000 | 2,330 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 1,916 current US$ per square kilometre | -17.8% |
| 2002 | 1,195 current US$ per square kilometre | -37.6% |
| 2003 | 1,146 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 1,550 current US$ per square kilometre | +35.2% |
| 2005 | 1,935 current US$ per square kilometre | +24.8% |
| 2006 | 2,361 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.0% |
| 2007 | 3,015 current US$ per square kilometre | +27.7% |
| 2008 | 5,018 current US$ per square kilometre | +66.4% |
| 2009 | 4,014 current US$ per square kilometre | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 6,389 current US$ per square kilometre | +59.2% |
| 2011 | 8,118 current US$ per square kilometre | +27.1% |
| 2012 | 7,111 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 7,836 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 8,216 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 6,648 current US$ per square kilometre | -19.1% |
| 2016 | 4,947 current US$ per square kilometre | -25.6% |
| 2017 | 6,925 current US$ per square kilometre | +40.0% |
| 2018 | 5,046 current US$ per square kilometre | -27.1% |
| 2019 | 4,426 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.3% |
| 2020 | 6,189 current US$ per square kilometre | +39.8% |
| 2021 | 4,620 current US$ per square kilometre | -25.3% |
| 2022 | 7,600 current US$ per square kilometre | +64.5% |
| 2023 | 8,067 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 8,067 current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 70,834 current US$ per square kilometre, 11% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 8,067 current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 119,184 current US$ per square kilometre, 7% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 223.86 current US$ per square kilometre | 159.41 current US$ per square kilometre | 301.11 current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 379.84 current US$ per square kilometre | 150.93 current US$ per square kilometre | 839.25 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 973.89 current US$ per square kilometre | 454.42 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,376 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,162 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,124 current US$ per square kilometre | 3,101 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,448 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,146 current US$ per square kilometre | 5,018 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,566 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,426 current US$ per square kilometre | 8,216 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,619 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,620 current US$ per square kilometre | 8,067 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 110 Fiji 8,698 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 111 Serbia 8,675 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 112 Estonia 8,163 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 114 Romania 7,808 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 115 Indonesia 7,357 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 116 Iraq 6,465 current US$ per square kilometre compare
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$), annual growth rate 9.26 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Uruguay?
- Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Uruguay was 8,067 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 8,216 current US$ per square kilometre in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 150.93 current US$ per square kilometre in 1972.
- How does Uruguay rank for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre?
- Uruguay ranks 113th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports by region of origin ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.