Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Uruguay
Uruguay: Agricultural output, per square kilometre was 27,606 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
27,606 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 19.1%
World rank
98th
of 158 countries
All-time high
34,107 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
12,697 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 1967
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Uruguay, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 27,606 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre for agricultural output, per square kilometre in 2023.
The figure is down 19.1% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output, per square kilometre in Uruguay peaked at 34,107 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 12,697 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, in 1967.
That places Uruguay 98th out of 158 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,681 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 13,517 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 13,976 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 15,601 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1965 | 14,119 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 1966 | 13,802 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1967 | 12,697 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 1968 | 14,558 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 1969 | 15,381 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 16,946 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1971 | 14,774 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 1972 | 13,930 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 1973 | 14,108 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 15,285 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1975 | 15,184 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 16,567 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 14,363 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 1978 | 13,850 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 13,633 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 14,669 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 17,059 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 16,885 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 17,159 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 15,103 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -12.0% |
| 1985 | 15,624 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 15,742 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 15,554 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 16,910 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 17,464 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 16,879 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 16,949 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 17,631 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 17,670 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 18,634 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 18,513 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 20,996 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 1997 | 22,032 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 22,068 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 22,585 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 20,843 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2001 | 18,801 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 19,424 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 20,518 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 23,070 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 25,908 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 26,480 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 25,619 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 25,581 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 26,378 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 28,446 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 28,018 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 31,026 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 30,257 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 32,419 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 31,690 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 29,748 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 32,561 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 27,196 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -16.5% |
| 2019 | 31,636 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 2020 | 28,514 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 30,479 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 34,107 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2023 | 27,606 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -19.1% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 27,606 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 60,044 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 46% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 27,606 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 35,690 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 77% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,148 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 12,697 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 15,601 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 14,864 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 13,633 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 16,946 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 14,669 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 17,464 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,396 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 16,879 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 22,585 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,262 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 18,801 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 26,480 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,300 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 27,196 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 32,561 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,176 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 27,606 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 34,107 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 95 Croatia 29,602 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 96 East Timor 29,178 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 97 Morocco 27,930 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 99 Laos 27,456 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 100 Colombia 25,501 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 101 Brazil 25,331 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
More agriculture & rural data for Uruguay
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0638 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,609 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0435 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 14.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output, per square kilometre in Uruguay?
- Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Uruguay was 27,606 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 34,107 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,697 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1967.
- How does Uruguay rank for agricultural output, per square kilometre?
- Uruguay ranks 98th out of 158 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural output, per square kilometre rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Agricultural output, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Agricultural output 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.
Agricultural output ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Agricultural output Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – 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
Agricultural output 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.