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Uruguay

South America, Americas

Urban %
#9of 194 countries

95.5%

World Bank 2022

About the size of Cambodia

181.0K km² against 181.0K km². Total area, REST Countries.

339% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Urban %95.5%. World Bank 2022.9 of 194Renewables %57.8%. World Bank 2021.41 of 192Health % GDP9.0% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.44 of 193

Lowest rankings

Foreign Investment-$5.2B. World Bank 2022.180 of 188Fertility1.41 births/woman. World Bank 2022.161 of 194Forest %11.8%. World Bank 2021.141 of 194

Neighbours

ArgentinaCapital: Buenos AiresBrazilCapital: Brasília

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Uruguay, in short

What is the capital of Uruguay?

The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo. Montevideo is the seat of national government for Uruguay, a country in South America.

What is the population of Uruguay?

Uruguay has a population of about 3.4 million people, the 134th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Uruguay?

Uruguay covers 181,034 square kilometers (69,898 square miles), making Uruguay the 91st largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Uruguay?

Uruguay borders 2 countries: Argentina and Brazil.

What is the life expectancy in Uruguay?

Life expectancy at birth in Uruguay is 78.1 years, the 62nd highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Uruguay in?

Uruguay is in Americas, in the South America region. Uruguay is one of 55 countries and territories in Americas.