Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Uruguay (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 72.3% of adults in Uruguay owned a debit card in 2024. Up from 66.3% in 2021 to 72.3% in 2024 (+6.1 percentage points). Uruguay ranks #3 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #51 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 72.3% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Uruguay as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +6.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 66.3% in 2021 to 72.3% in 2024 (+6.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 16.4% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 16.4% in 2011 to 72.3% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 72.3% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Uruguay.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #3 of 21 (2024)
- Uruguay ranks 3 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #51 of 145 (2024)
- Uruguay ranks 51 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 45.6% (2024)
- Uruguay (72.3%) is above the average of 45.6% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 72.3% (2024)
- Value for women in Uruguay, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 72.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Uruguay, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −0.2 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 72.3% for women and 72.4% for men — 0.2 percentage points lower among women.
- 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, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.3% | +6.1 pp |
| 2021 | 66.3% | +10.4 pp |
| 2017 | 55.8% | +18.1 pp |
| 2014 | 37.7% | +21.3 pp |
| 2011 | 16.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Uruguay owned a debit card?
72.3% of adults in Uruguay owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Uruguay compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Uruguay ranks 3 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 72.3% versus a regional average of 45.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Uruguay rank globally on debit card ownership?
Uruguay ranks 51 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in debit card ownership in Uruguay?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 72.3% for women and 72.4% for men, a gap of 0.2 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the debit card ownership data for Uruguay?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Uruguay.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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