Life in Uruguay: Every Number That Shapes It (1800–2100)
Updated September 2026 · methodology
A child born in Uruguay in the 2020s can expect to live 75 years on an average income of 14,500 international dollars. (UN WPP / World Bank, compiled by MYRIAD)
The rhythm of a human life in Uruguay is defined by shifts in the aggregate. Where once families navigated the uncertainty of 5.9 children per woman and a child mortality rate of 180, the modern experience is one of consolidation and access. Today, 97 % of homes are connected to electricity, and 68 % have internet access. These figures represent more than infrastructure; they mark a fundamental change in the daily experience of reality, transforming how individuals learn, work, and connect within their borders.
The historical trajectory from the 1950s to the 2020s reveals a nation reshaping itself through deliberate progress. Education has expanded from 3 years of schooling to 9 years, while the proportion of people living in cities climbed from 41 to 81 %. Economic health mirrors this advancement, with income per person rising from 4,000 to 14,500 intl-$. Even physical markers reflect these gains, as the average male height increased from 165 to 171 cm, illustrating the cumulative impact of improved nutrition and social conditions.
A child born in Uruguay in the 2020s can expect to live 75 years on an average income of 14,500 international dollars. They navigate a society where extreme poverty has been reduced to 4.5 % and annual working hours have decreased from 2,300 to 1,950 hours/year. While the homicide rate remains a challenge at 20 per 100,000, this is a life defined by greater stability and prolonged opportunity. Use our data to see your parallel life in Uruguay.
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🇺🇾 Every dimension below links to the full three-century series for Uruguay — and to the same series for every other country, so you can see exactly where the birth lottery placed its people.
The numbers today vs 1950
| Dimension | 1950s | 2020s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 51 | 75 years | history → |
| Income per Person (GDP per capita, PPP) | 4,000 | 14,500 intl-$ | history → |
| Child Mortality (under 5) | 180 | 16 per 1,000 births | history → |
| Years of Schooling | 3 | 9 years | history → |
| Children per Woman | 5.9 | 2 births | history → |
| Living in Cities | 41 | 81 % | history → |
| Internet Access | 0 | 68 % | history → |
| Electricity at Home | 40 | 97 % | history → |
| Homicide Rate | 22 | 20 per 100,000 | history → |
| Annual Working Hours | 2,300 | 1,950 hours/year | history → |
| Average Male Height | 165 | 171 cm | history → |
| Extreme Poverty | 30 | 4.5 % | history → |
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Questions people ask
What is life expectancy in Uruguay?
75 years in the 2020s (UN WPP / World Bank data compiled by MYRIAD).
Is Uruguay a good place to be born, statistically?
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