Bank Borrowers Statistics in Uruguay (2026)
In 2023, commercial bank borrowers in Uruguay stood at 732.4 per 1,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 714.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 732.4 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Uruguay ranks #2 of 16 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #4 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 732.4 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Borrowers in Uruguay as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +2.5% (2023)
- Up from 714.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 732.4 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2005–2023
- +6.9% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 219.5 per 1,000 adults in 2005 to 732.4 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2005)
- 219.5 per 1,000 adults (2005)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 219.5 per 1,000 adults in 2005 to 732.4 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 732.4 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Uruguay.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #2 of 16 (2023)
- Uruguay ranks 2 of 16 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #4 of 101 (2023)
- Uruguay ranks 4 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 269.2 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Uruguay (732.4 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 269.2 per 1,000 adults across the 16 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 884.7 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.5%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 766.3 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Uruguay (2024)
- 92% (2024)
- 92% of the population in Uruguay used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 3.4 million (2024)
- Uruguay had a population of 3.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2005–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 732 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 714 | +18.2% |
| 2021 | 604 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 574 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 567 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 547 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 547 | +16.0% |
| 2016 | 471 | −10.2% |
| 2015 | 524 | −7.5% |
| 2014 | 567 | −0.5% |
| 2013 | 570 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 563 | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 485 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 478 | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 426 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 404 | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 348 | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 304 | +38.7% |
| 2005 | 219 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Uruguay?
Commercial bank borrowers in Uruguay stood at 732.4 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Uruguay compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Uruguay ranks 2 of 16 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 732.4 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 269.2 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Uruguay rank globally on bank borrowers?
Uruguay ranks 4 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank borrowers in Uruguay look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 884.7 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.5%); not an official figure.
How recent is the bank borrowers data for Uruguay?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Uruguay.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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