Uruguay GDP Per Capita (2026)
Uruguay has a relatively high-income South American economy supported by services, agriculture, food exports, finance, technology, tourism, logistics, and renewable energy. GDP per capita provides a useful perspective on how the country’s economic production compares with its relatively small population. Explore Uruguay’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$27,608
Est. in USD
World Rank
#52
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+12.5%
+$3,059
South America Rank
#2
Out of 12 countries
1. Uruguay GDP Per Capita in 2026
Uruguay’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across services, agriculture, technology, trade, and other sectors. The country’s relatively small population means the per-capita measure provides important context beyond total GDP. It offers a standardized basis for comparing Uruguay with much larger economies and helps show the level of production generated per person.
2. Uruguay GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Uruguay GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,608 | +12.5% |
| 2025 | $24,549 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $23,576 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $22,656 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | $20,347 | +17.5% |
| 2021 | $17,314 | +13.5% |
| 2020 | $15,257 | -14.0% |
| 2019 | $17,740 | -4.9% |
| 2018 | $18,656 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | $18,608 | +12.7% |
| 2016 | $16,517 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | $16,765 | -7.3% |
| 2014 | $18,091 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | $18,262 | +11.9% |
| 2012 | $16,320 | +6.4% |
| 2011 | $15,341 | +18.5% |
| 2010 | $12,944 | +26.5% |
| 2009 | $10,232 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | $9,857 | +29.3% |
| 2007 | $7,623 | +19.5% |
| 2006 | $6,377 | +12.6% |
| 2005 | $5,664 | +26.5% |
| 2004 | $4,477 | +13.6% |
| 2003 | $3,942 | -11.2% |
| 2002 | $4,441 | -34.7% |
| 2001 | $6,804 | -8.4% |
| 2000 | $7,432 | -5.3% |
| 1999 | $7,848 | -6.2% |
| 1998 | $8,365 | +5.1% |
| 1997 | $7,960 | +4.6% |
| 1996 | $7,613 | +5.6% |
| 1995 | $7,207 | +9.9% |
| 1994 | $6,558 | +15.4% |
| 1993 | $5,684 | +15.7% |
| 1992 | $4,911 | +14.2% |
| 1991 | $4,299 | +19.8% |
| 1990 | $3,588 | +15.7% |
| 1989 | $3,101 | +4.8% |
| 1988 | $2,959 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | $2,877 | +24.4% |
| 1986 | $2,312 | +23.4% |
| 1985 | $1,873 | -2.9% |
| 1984 | $1,929 | -5.5% |
| 1983 | $2,042 | -45.4% |
| 1982 | $3,743 | -18.8% |
| 1981 | $4,609 | +10.8% |
| 1980 | $4,158 | — |
4. Uruguay GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+12.5%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+59.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+67.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+332.9%
(2006 to 2026)
Uruguay’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as productivity, agricultural exports, services, investment, digital activity, and infrastructure have developed. Commodity prices, inflation, exchange rates, tourism, employment, and external demand can influence annual changes. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved across different regional and global economic cycles.
5. Uruguay GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Uruguay
$27,608
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$13,804
$27,608
USD
Uruguay’s GDP per capita is approximately
100.8%
above the
South America average
and
9.6%
above the world average.
6. Uruguay GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Guyana | $33,167 |
| #2 | Uruguay | $27,608 |
| #3 | Chile | $20,240 |
| #4 | Argentina | $14,357 |
| #5 | Brazil | $12,313 |
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Uruguay
Uruguay GDP (Nominal)
$96.1 Billion
(2026)
Uruguay GDP Per Capita
$27,608
(2026)
Uruguay’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the Uruguayan economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production per resident. Together, both indicators offer a more complete picture of economic performance.
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8. Uruguay GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $29,017 | +5.1% |
| 2028 | $30,220 | +4.1% |
| 2029 | $31,599 | +4.6% |
| 2030 | $33,254 | +5.2% |
Uruguay GDP per capita is projected to reach $33,254 by 2030, representing a 20.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Uruguay GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Uruguay GDP per capita is estimated at $27,608 in 2026.
It ranks #52 globally and #2 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 12.5% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 59.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 67.1%.
It is approximately 100.8% above the South America average.
It is approximately 9.6% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $33,254 by 2030, 20.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Uruguay GDP Per Capita FAQs
Uruguay GDP per capita is estimated at $27,608 in 2026.
Uruguay ranks #52 globally and #2 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 12.5% compared with 2025.
Uruguay GDP per capita was approximately $16,765 in 2015.
Uruguay GDP per capita is approximately 100.8% above the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.