Healthcare
Uruguay — Healthcare: Public Healthcare
Health system indicators for Uruguay, from World Bank Open Data: current health expenditure 9.0 % of GDP (2023); government share of current health expenditure 72 % (2023); out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure 17 % (2023); physicians 4.7 per 1,000 people (2022); hospital beds 2.4 per 1,000 people (2023); life expectancy at birth 78.3 years (2024).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Current health expenditure: 9.0 % of GDP (2023)
- Government share of current health expenditure: 72 % (2023)
- Out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure: 17 % (2023)
- Physicians: 4.7 per 1,000 people (2022)
- Hospital beds: 2.4 per 1,000 people (2023)
- Life expectancy at birth: 78.3 years (2024)
Costs
- ASSE coverage for legal residents: services are generally free at the point of use, funded by payroll/social-security contributions for those employed locally.
Timelines
- ASSE coverage for legal residents: varies, no specific time frame provided
What these figures do not cover
These are national statistics. Who is eligible for the public system, how a foreign resident enrols, what it costs and waiting times are not covered here.