Health in Montevideo, Uruguay: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Montevideo was 76.2 years in 2022 (Uruguay: 76.3), 10th highest of 19 departments.
How long do men and women live in Montevideo?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Montevideo was 72.6 years in 2022 and for women 79.6, a gap of 7.0 years; nationally the figures were 73.2 and 79.4.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Uruguay · saved copyWhat is life expectancy at age 65 in Montevideo?
A person aged 65 in Montevideo could expect 17.4 more years of life in 2022, against 17.2 nationally (7th highest of 19 departments).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Uruguay · saved copyIs life expectancy in Montevideo improving?
Life expectancy at birth in Montevideo fell by 0.9 years between 2013 (77.2) and 2022 (76.2); nationally it moved from 76.7 to 76.3.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Uruguay · saved copyWhat is the fertility rate in Montevideo?
The total fertility rate in Montevideo was 1.27 children per woman in 2023, compared with 1.25 for Uruguay and 1.91 in Montevideo in 2013 (10th highest of 19 departments).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Uruguay · saved copyHow many births per 1,000 women are there in Montevideo?
The general fertility rate in Montevideo was 37.2 births per 1,000 women aged 15-49 in 2023 (Uruguay: 36.4), down from 57.4 in 2013.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Uruguay · saved copyWhat is the average age of mothers in Montevideo?
The mean age of mothers at birth in Montevideo was 29.5 years in 2023, against 29.0 nationally (2nd highest of 19 departments).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Uruguay · saved copyHow Montevideo compares with other departments
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes (2022)
Montevideo ranks 10 of 19, highest first. Departmental estimates are three-year averages centred on the year; the national figure is annual.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, both sexes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Durazno | 76.7 years |
| 8 | Rio Negro | 76.7 years |
| 9 | Lavalleja | 76.5 years |
| 10 | Montevideo | 76.2 years |
| 11 | Soriano | 76.2 years |
| 12 | Rocha | 75.6 years |
| 13 | San Jose | 75.6 years |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2022)
Montevideo ranks 13 of 19, highest first. Departmental estimates are three-year averages centred on the year; the national figure is annual.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Lavalleja | 73.4 years |
| 11 | Treinta Y Tres | 73.0 years |
| 12 | Salto | 72.8 years |
| 13 | Montevideo | 72.6 years |
| 14 | Rocha | 72.1 years |
| 15 | San Jose | 72.1 years |
| 16 | Artigas | 72.0 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, both sexes (2022)
Montevideo ranks 7 of 19, highest first. Departmental estimates are three-year averages centred on the year; the national figure is annual.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, both sexes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Florida | 17.7 years |
| 5 | Paysandu | 17.7 years |
| 6 | Flores | 17.7 years |
| 7 | Montevideo | 17.4 years |
| 8 | Lavalleja | 17.4 years |
| 9 | Canelones | 17.3 years |
| 10 | San Jose | 17.2 years |
Total fertility rate (children per woman) (2023)
Montevideo ranks 10 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Total fertility rate (children per woman) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Soriano | 1.38 |
| 8 | Paysandu | 1.35 |
| 9 | Durazno | 1.34 |
| 10 | Montevideo | 1.27 |
| 11 | Treinta Y Tres | 1.22 |
| 12 | Colonia | 1.22 |
| 13 | Maldonado | 1.20 |
Mean age of mothers at birth (2023)
Montevideo ranks 2 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Mean age of mothers at birth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canelones | 29.9 years |
| 2 | Montevideo | 29.5 years |
| 3 | San Jose | 29.2 years |
| 4 | Flores | 29.0 years |
| 5 | Colonia | 28.9 years |
| 6 | Florida | 28.8 years |
| 7 | Maldonado | 28.6 years |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Uruguay: A.2.4 Fertility indicators, total country and departments, 1996-2023 (general and total fertility rate, mean age at maternity; Revision 2025), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 4830200ff087…)
- Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Uruguay: A.2.3 Mortality indicators, total country and departments, 1996-2023 (life expectancy at birth and at 65; Population estimates and projections, Revision 2025), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e0bb53ebfb61…)
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