# Uruguay Ranks Third in Latin America for Air Passengers

> Uruguay ranks third in Latin America for international air passengers per capita.
- Title: Uruguay Ranks Third in Latin America for Air Passengers
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/03/uruguay-ranks-third-in-latin-america-for-international-air-passengers-per-capita
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.