Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Uruguay
Uruguay: Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP was 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
60th
of 166 countries
All-time high
20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2022
All-time low
1,838 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1800
Years of data
157
1800–2022
Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Uruguay, 1800–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
In 2022, change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Uruguay stood at 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices. That is the highest value across all 157 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Uruguay peaked at 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,838 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1800.
Uruguay ranks 60th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 1,838 international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1820 | 1,983 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.9% |
| 1850 | 2,467 international-$ in 2011 prices | +24.4% |
| 1860 | 3,000 international-$ in 2011 prices | +21.6% |
| 1870 | 3,677 international-$ in 2011 prices | +22.6% |
| 1871 | 3,677 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 4,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | +17.1% |
| 1873 | 4,403 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 1874 | 3,918 international-$ in 2011 prices | -11.0% |
| 1875 | 3,241 international-$ in 2011 prices | -17.3% |
| 1876 | 3,532 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.0% |
| 1877 | 3,435 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.7% |
| 1878 | 3,677 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 1879 | 3,145 international-$ in 2011 prices | -14.5% |
| 1880 | 3,435 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.2% |
| 1881 | 3,096 international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.9% |
| 1882 | 3,387 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.4% |
| 1883 | 3,967 international-$ in 2011 prices | +17.1% |
| 1884 | 3,870 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.4% |
| 1885 | 4,355 international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.5% |
| 1886 | 4,500 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1887 | 3,677 international-$ in 2011 prices | -18.3% |
| 1888 | 4,595 international-$ in 2011 prices | +25.0% |
| 1889 | 4,112 international-$ in 2011 prices | -10.5% |
| 1890 | 3,628 international-$ in 2011 prices | -11.8% |
| 1891 | 3,677 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 1892 | 3,677 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 3,870 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1894 | 4,160 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.5% |
| 1895 | 4,063 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.3% |
| 1896 | 4,112 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1897 | 3,967 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.5% |
| 1898 | 3,435 international-$ in 2011 prices | -13.4% |
| 1899 | 3,532 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1900 | 3,387 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.1% |
| 1901 | 3,532 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1902 | 4,015 international-$ in 2011 prices | +13.7% |
| 1903 | 4,015 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 4,015 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 3,387 international-$ in 2011 prices | -15.6% |
| 1906 | 3,822 international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.8% |
| 1907 | 4,063 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.3% |
| 1908 | 4,355 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1909 | 4,355 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 4,500 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1911 | 4,500 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 5,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | +15.0% |
| 1913 | 4,838 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.5% |
| 1914 | 3,773 international-$ in 2011 prices | -22.0% |
| 1915 | 3,532 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.4% |
| 1916 | 3,435 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.7% |
| 1917 | 3,918 international-$ in 2011 prices | +14.1% |
| 1918 | 3,918 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 4,595 international-$ in 2011 prices | +17.3% |
| 1920 | 3,580 international-$ in 2011 prices | -22.1% |
| 1921 | 3,532 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.3% |
| 1922 | 3,870 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.6% |
| 1923 | 4,112 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.3% |
| 1924 | 4,258 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1925 | 4,208 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.2% |
| 1926 | 4,548 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.1% |
| 1927 | 5,080 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.7% |
| 1928 | 5,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1929 | 5,128 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1930 | 5,950 international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.0% |
| 1931 | 4,838 international-$ in 2011 prices | -18.7% |
| 1932 | 4,450 international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.0% |
| 1933 | 4,112 international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.6% |
| 1934 | 4,693 international-$ in 2011 prices | +14.1% |
| 1935 | 4,790 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1936 | 4,790 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 4,935 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 1938 | 5,273 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.8% |
| 1939 | 5,322 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.9% |
| 1940 | 4,983 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.4% |
| 1941 | 5,225 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1942 | 4,838 international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.4% |
| 1943 | 4,693 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.0% |
| 1944 | 5,322 international-$ in 2011 prices | +13.4% |
| 1945 | 5,418 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.8% |
| 1946 | 5,903 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.0% |
| 1947 | 5,757 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.5% |
| 1948 | 5,853 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1949 | 6,531 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.6% |
| 1950 | 7,015 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.4% |
| 1951 | 7,548 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.6% |
| 1952 | 7,353 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.6% |
| 1953 | 8,030 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.2% |
| 1954 | 8,273 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 1955 | 8,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.2% |
| 1956 | 8,225 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1957 | 8,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.6% |
| 1958 | 7,788 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.7% |
| 1959 | 7,450 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.3% |
| 1960 | 7,643 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1961 | 7,740 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 1962 | 7,498 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.1% |
| 1963 | 7,450 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 7,498 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 7,498 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 7,693 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 7,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.0% |
| 1968 | 7,353 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 1969 | 7,740 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 8,030 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 7,933 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 7,643 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.7% |
| 1973 | 7,885 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 8,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 8,563 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 8,853 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 8,950 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 9,483 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 9,966 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 10,546 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 10,643 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 9,578 international-$ in 2011 prices | -10.0% |
| 1983 | 8,950 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 8,805 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.6% |
| 1985 | 8,901 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 9,628 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 10,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 10,256 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 10,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 10,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 10,586 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 11,350 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 11,582 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 12,344 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 12,093 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 12,660 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 13,226 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 13,744 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 13,349 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 13,050 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 12,464 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 11,400 international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 11,439 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 11,955 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 12,758 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 13,224 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 13,976 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 14,870 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 15,144 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 16,416 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 17,211 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 17,776 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 18,553 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 19,104 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 19,124 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 19,394 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 19,657 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 19,698 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 19,714 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 18,460 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 19,222 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 38,250 international-$ in 2011 prices, 53% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10,999 international-$ in 2011 prices, 1.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 1,838 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,838 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,838 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1820s | 1,983 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,983 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,983 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1850s | 2,467 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,467 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,467 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1860s | 3,000 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,000 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,000 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1870s | 3,701 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,145 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,403 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1880s | 3,899 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,096 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,595 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1890s | 3,812 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,435 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,160 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1900s | 3,895 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,387 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,355 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 4,218 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,435 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1920s | 4,349 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,532 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 4,915 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,112 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,950 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 5,452 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,693 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,531 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 7,803 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,015 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,273 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 7,542 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,740 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 8,548 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,643 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,966 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,792 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,805 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10,643 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,124 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | 13,744 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,028 international-$ in 2011 prices | 11,400 international-$ in 2011 prices | 15,144 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,665 international-$ in 2011 prices | 16,416 international-$ in 2011 prices | 19,714 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,288 international-$ in 2011 prices | 18,460 international-$ in 2011 prices | 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 57 Montenegro 20,942 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 58 Mauritius 20,643 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 59 Bulgaria 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 61 USSR 19,355 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 62 China 19,238 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 63 Belarus 18,700 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More climate change data for Uruguay
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 282.29 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 30,988 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,182 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 863.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,857 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,759 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.92 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Uruguay?
- Change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Uruguay was 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,838 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1800.
- How does Uruguay rank for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp?
- Uruguay ranks 60th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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