Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Uruguay

Uruguay: Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) was 5.6 preT in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
5.6 preT
Change on year
down 37.1%
World rank
24th
of 27 countries
All-time high
20.51 preT
in 2010
All-time low
2.06 preT
in 2012
Years of data
13
2008–2022

Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Uruguay, 2008–2022

051015202008201520222008: 9.3 preT2009: 8.2 preT2010: 20.5 preT2011: 18.3 preT2012: 2.1 preT2015: 8.9 preT2016: 15.5 preT2017: 5 preT2018: 7.4 preT2019: 7.5 preT2020: 11.7 preT2021: 8.9 preT2022: 5.6 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Uruguay is 5.6 preT, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 37.1% on the previous year and up 171.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Uruguay peaked at 20.51 preT in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.06 preT, in 2012.

Uruguay ranks 24th of 27 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Uruguay, year by year

Annual values for Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) - International Private Transfers (preT) in Uruguay, 2008 to 2022.
Year preT Change
2008 9.31 preT
2009 8.18 preT -12.2%
2010 20.51 preT +150.9%
2011 18.3 preT -10.8%
2012 2.06 preT -88.7%
2015 8.91 preT +332.5%
2016 15.52 preT +74.1%
2017 4.99 preT -67.9%
2018 7.36 preT +47.5%
2019 7.48 preT +1.6%
2020 11.69 preT +56.3%
2021 8.9 preT -23.8%
2022 5.6 preT -37.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.74 preT 8.18 preT 9.31 preT 2
2010s 10.64 preT 2.06 preT 20.51 preT 8
2020s 8.73 preT 5.6 preT 11.69 preT 3

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 21 Pakistan 6.44 preT compare
  2. 22 Serbia 6.23 preT compare
  3. 23 El Salvador 6.22 preT compare
  4. 25 Peru 5.01 preT compare
  5. 26 Honduras 4.82 preT compare
  6. 27 Burkina Faso 0.7702 preT compare

See the full ranking of 27 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Uruguay?
Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Uruguay was 5.6 preT in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 20.51 preT in 2010.
What is the lowest average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 2.06 preT in 2012.
How does Uruguay rank for average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest)?
Uruguay ranks 24th out of 27 countries with data for 2022.
Is average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 171.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) - International Private Transfers (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) - International Private Transfers (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
27 places, 266 data points, 2003–2022
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Average transfer amount of International Private Transfers programs among program beneficiaries (per capita, daily $ppp)