At the end of 2024, the median household income was 76,667 Uruguayan pesos, which means that 50 percent of households have an income less than or equal to this figure. Compared to the previous quarter, there was a decrease of 437 pesos.

Wages in Uruguay increased to 36968.50 UYU/Month in 2020 from 34682 UYU/Month in 2019. This dataset provides - Uruguay Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The national gross income per capita in Uruguay stood at 19,700 U.S. dollars in 2023. Between 1962 and 2023, the national gross income rose by 19,120 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Uruguay Average Household Income: Incl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance: Interior data was reported at 58,473.565 UYU in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 59,711.941 UYU for May 2018. Uruguay Average Household Income: Incl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance: Interior data is updated monthly, averaging 34,785.875 UYU from Jan 2006 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 150 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69,899.652 UYU in Jan 2018 and a record low of 14,687.787 UYU in May 2006. Uruguay Average Household Income: Incl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance: Interior data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.H001: Average Household Income.

The average pre-tax income of the top ten percent earners in Uruguay was over 4,765,470 Uruguayan peso at purchasing power parity (PPP) as of 2023, over 30 times more than the average income of the bottom half earners. Moreover, the top one percent of earners in Uruguay accounted for over 1,532,250 Uruguayan peso of the overall national income.

Uruguay Average Household Income: Excl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance: Montevideo data was reported at 86,421.470 UYU in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 83,734.166 UYU for Aug 2018. Uruguay Average Household Income: Excl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance: Montevideo data is updated monthly, averaging 47,149.801 UYU from Jan 2006 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 153 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87,988.401 UYU in Jun 2018 and a record low of 22,450.705 UYU in Mar 2006. Uruguay Average Household Income: Excl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance: Montevideo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.H001: Average Household Income.

Uruguay Average Income per Capita: Excl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance data was reported at 25,139.145 UYU in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 24,922.670 UYU for Aug 2018. Uruguay Average Income per Capita: Excl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance data is updated monthly, averaging 14,278.292 UYU from Jan 2006 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 153 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25,139.145 UYU in Sep 2018 and a record low of 6,111.306 UYU in Mar 2006. Uruguay Average Income per Capita: Excl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.H002: Average Income Per Capita.

Uruguay was the Latin American country with the highest average monthly salary as of 2024, with a net value of around ***** U.S. dollars per month, followed by Costa Rica, with *** U.S. dollars per month. Employment development areas in Latin America Following the recuperation in this sector after the job losses endured throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the unemployment rate persists in its endeavor to stabilize. Informal employment remains as the predominant actor across most Latin American countries, serving as a primary avenue for economic sustenance. Notably, the construction sector has experienced substantial growth, outpacing other relevant industries like tourism and hospitality. Poverty Throughout the past two decades, poverty levels in Latin America remain unchanged. Honduras takes the lead as the country bearing the highest poverty rate, with nearly half of its population dwelling in these circumstances. Across the region, the prevalent delineation is that of individuals classified within the non-extreme and lower-middle poverty strata, characterized by modest income levels.

The gross national income per capita in the 'Economic Measures' segment of the macroeconomic indicators market in Uruguay was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total *** thousand U.S. dollars (+***** percent). After the ******* consecutive increasing year, the indicator is estimated to reach **** thousand U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the gross national income per capita of the 'Economic Measures' segment of the macroeconomic indicators market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find more key insights for the gross national income per capita in countries like Peru, Suriname, and Panama.. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population (%) in Uruguay was reported at 0.33 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Uruguay: Income from natural resources, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2021 is 1.93 percent, a decline from 2.29 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 6.83 percent, based on data from 186 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1970 to 2021 is 0.81 percent. The minimum value, 0.19 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 2.29 percent was recorded in 2020.

Adjusted net national income per capita (annual % growth) in Uruguay was reported at 3.2702 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Adjusted net national income per capita (annual % growth) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Uruguay's real wages have been on an upward trend throughout 2024. In January 2025, the wage increased by *** percent compared to the same month of the previous year.

Uruguay Average Monthly Income per Capita: Urban: Excl Location Allowance data was reported at 23,114.619 UYU in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,626.000 UYU for 2015. Uruguay Average Monthly Income per Capita: Urban: Excl Location Allowance data is updated yearly, averaging 4,986.863 UYU from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,114.619 UYU in 2016 and a record low of 170.884 UYU in 1990. Uruguay Average Monthly Income per Capita: Urban: Excl Location Allowance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.H002: Average Income Per Capita.

Adjusted net national income per capita (current US$) in Uruguay was reported at 14719 USD in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Adjusted net national income per capita - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Uruguay scored 0.71 in the gender gap index area of economic participation and opportunity in 2025. This means that women are 71 percent less likely to have equal economic participation and opportunities than men. During this period, the South American country scored 0.68 in estimated earned income, which represents that, on average, women in Uruguay only earn 68 percent of the income earned by men.

Uruguay: Income, profits, and capital gains taxes: percent of revenue: The latest value from 2020 is 33.96 percent, a decline from 34.21 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 27.95 percent, based on data from 129 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 2001 to 2020 is 23.64 percent. The minimum value, 7.99 percent, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 43.73 percent was recorded in 2016.

Uruguay Average Income per Capita: Excl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance: Montevideo data was reported at 31,978.840 UYU in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 30,861.555 UYU for Aug 2018. Uruguay Average Income per Capita: Excl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance: Montevideo data is updated monthly, averaging 17,698.352 UYU from Jan 2006 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 153 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32,578.454 UYU in Jun 2018 and a record low of 7,782.734 UYU in Mar 2006. Uruguay Average Income per Capita: Excl Bonus: Incl Location Allowance: Montevideo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.H002: Average Income Per Capita.

Real GNI per capita of Uruguay rose by 2.61% from 18,077 US dollars in 2023 to 18,549 US dollars in 2024. Since the 8.11% slump in 2020, real GNI per capita leapt by 13.71% in 2024. 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.

Uruguay Average Income per Capita: Excl Bonus: Excl Location Allowance: Interior data was reported at 17,758.959 UYU in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18,323.970 UYU for Aug 2018. Uruguay Average Income per Capita: Excl Bonus: Excl Location Allowance: Interior data is updated monthly, averaging 10,459.875 UYU from Jan 2006 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 153 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,323.970 UYU in Aug 2018 and a record low of 4,261.927 UYU in Jun 2006. Uruguay Average Income per Capita: Excl Bonus: Excl Location Allowance: Interior data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.H002: Average Income Per Capita.