Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Uruguay (2026)
In 2021, 15.1% of adults in Uruguay saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 11.8% in 2017 to 15.1% in 2021 (+3.3 percentage points). Uruguay ranks #17 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #116 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 15.1% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Uruguay as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +3.3 pp (2021)
- Up from 11.8% in 2017 to 15.1% in 2021 (+3.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 5.7% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 5.7% in 2011 to 15.1% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 15.1% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Uruguay.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #17 of 20 (2021)
- Uruguay ranks 17 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #116 of 142 (2021)
- Uruguay ranks 116 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 24.7% (2021)
- Uruguay (15.1%) is below the average of 24.7% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2021)
- 15.1% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- 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, 2011–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15.1% | +3.3 pp |
| 2017 | 11.8% | −0.7 pp |
| 2014 | 12.5% | +6.8 pp |
| 2011 | 5.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Uruguay saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
15.1% of adults in Uruguay saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the formal & mobile money savings data for Uruguay come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin17a.17a1.d). The latest observation for Uruguay is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal & mobile money savings in Uruguay changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 5.7% in 2011 to 15.1% in 2021.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin17a.17a1.d, 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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