How does Uruguay rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions?

Uruguay ranks 12th out of 35 countries with data for 2022.

Is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions rising or falling in Uruguay?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Uruguay data come from?

The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in Uruguay

Name: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in Uruguay
Creator: ASPIRE
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Uruguay: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions was 39.8% in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)

39.8%

Change on year

down 1.4%

World rank

12th

of 35 countries

All-time high

43.4%

in 2008

All-time low

38.5%

in 2016

Years of data

2008–2022

Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in Uruguay, 2008–2022

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

Uruguay recorded 39.8% for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in Uruguay peaked at 43.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 38.5%, in 2016.

Uruguay ranks 12th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	42.4%	41.5%	43.4%	2
2010s	40.1%	38.5%	42.7%	8
2020s	40.2%	39.8%	40.4%	3

Countries ranked near Uruguay

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13 Argentina 37.9% compare
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15 Brazil 37.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in Uruguay?: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in Uruguay was 39.8% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions recorded in Uruguay?: The highest recorded value was 43.4% in 2008.
What is the lowest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions recorded in Uruguay?: The lowest recorded value was 38.5% in 2016.
How does Uruguay rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions?: Uruguay ranks 12th out of 35 countries with data for 2022.
Is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions rising or falling in Uruguay?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Uruguay data come from?: The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions
Source: ASPIRE
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 36 places, 364 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Percentage of population participating in Contributory Pensions programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)