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Uruguay Ranks Third in Latin America for Air Passengers
Uruguay ranks third in Latin America for international air passengers per capita.
In brief
Uruguay ranks third in Latin America for international air passengers per capita. Uruguay ranked third in Latin America for international air passengers per capita in 2025, with 0.67 passengers per inhabitant, behind the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Uruguay Ranks Third
Uruguay ranked third in Latin America and the Caribbean for international air passengers per inhabitant in 2025.
Passenger Numbers
Uruguay recorded 0.67 international passengers per inhabitant, behind the Dominican Republic at 1.71 and Costa Rica at 1.62.
US Comparison
The United States recorded 0.77 passengers per inhabitant, while Argentina stood at 0.34.
Absolute Volume
Uruguay's airports handled 2.3 million passengers in 2025, compared with 235 million in Brazil and 191 million in Mexico.
Logistics Hub
ACI-LAC director Rafael Echevarne highlighted Carrasco International Airport's integration with logistics activity and the Latin America Cargo City.
Regional Growth
Latin America and the Caribbean's passenger traffic grew 1.9% in the first half of 2026, with required investment of US$178 billion over thirty years.
At a glance
Uruguay ranked third in Latin America for international air passengers per capita in 2025, with 0.67 passengers per inhabitant, behind the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.
