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The average price of farmland in Uruguay reached US$ 4,178 per hectare (about US$ 1,691 per acre) in 2025, according to MGAP-DIEA. That is 5% above 2024 and the highest value in the official series, which began in 2000. Uruguay recorded 1,718 farmland sales covering 258,942 hectares, worth more than US$ 1.08 billion, a key benchmark for anyone considering farmland investment in Uruguay. The average was US$ 4,070/ha in the first half of the year and US$ 4,260/ha in the second half.
Updated October 22, 2026 · Source: MGAP-DIEA, “Compraventa de campos año 2025” (March 23, 2026)
The Farmland for sale in Uruguay market reached a historic milestone in 2025. It re informes its position as one of the most attractive destinations for land investments in South America.
According to official data, the average land price climbed to USD 4,178 per hectare -1690 per Acre-, marking a 5% annual increase and setting a new all-time high.
For global investors seeking secure and tangible assets, this confirms a key global trend:
Uruguay farmland continues to outperform as a long-term investment.
In 2025, Uruguay’s land investment market showed a notable shift:
While total land traded decreased, prices increased — a classic signal of high demand and constrained supply.
This dynamic positions Uruguay as a premium destination for farmland investment, especially for:
| Department | Avg. price (US$/ha) | Avg. price (US$/acre) | Area sold (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia | 9,707 | 3,928 | 7,891 |
| Soriano | 7,964 | 3,223 | 7,565 |
| San José | 6,842 | 2,769 | 11,126 |
| Canelones | 6,492 | 2,627 | 5,830 |
| Maldonado | 5,647 | 2,285 | 5,895 |
| Florida | 5,265 | 2,131 | 15,882 |
| Río Negro | 5,138 | 2,079 | 18,180 |
| Flores | 4,667 | 1,889 | 3,747 |
| Durazno | 4,032 | 1,632 | 25,464 |
| Rocha | 3,839 | 1,554 | 19,295 |
| Lavalleja | 3,736 | 1,512 | 15,983 |
| Treinta y Tres | 3,384 | 1,369 | 23,994 |
| Cerro Largo | 3,194 | 1,293 | 20,572 |
| Rivera | 3,074 | 1,244 | 7,676 |
| Paysandú | 3,047 | 1,233 | 31,999 |
| Salto | 2,886 | 1,168 | 7,166 |
| Tacuarembó | 2,720 | 1,101 | 18,006 |
| Artigas | 2,300 | 931 | 12,673 |
Source: MGAP-DIEA, Compraventa de campos año 2025. Acre values converted from US$/ha (1 ha = 2.471 acres).
If your strategy focuses on high-yield agricultural land, the southern region offers top-tier assets:
These areas are ideal for:
This is where prime farmland for sale in Uruguay is concentrated.
For investors looking for large-scale land opportunities or lower entry prices:
These regions are ideal for:
A key segment for those exploring land investments with upside potential in South America.
DIEA classifies sales by plot size, not by buyer type. Reading those brackets alongside what we see in our own transactions:
Local depth combined with large-scale participation is what makes Uruguay farmland a credible destination for long-term capital.
The 2025 record is not a coincidence. Three structural factors support it:
Entry points also span multiple budgets: 65% of the area sold in 2025 had a CONEAT index of 100 or lower.
CONEAT is Uruguay’s official soil productivity index, where 100 is the national average. Prices follow the index: land below CONEAT 60 averaged US$ 2,820/ha, while land above 160 averaged US$ 8,860/ha.
Planning to invest? Read our guide to farmland investment in Uruguay.
Since the DIEA series began in 2000, it has recorded 47,588 transactions and more than 10 million hectares sold. The market moved through three phases:
From the 2002 low of US$ 386/ha (about US$ 156/acre) to US$ 4,178/ha in 2025, prices rose more than tenfold. All prices are in current US dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
The second-half momentum of 2025 suggests that demand remains active while the supply of quality farmland stays limited. Longer-term drivers include global demand for food and natural resources, and growing interest from international investors in farmland as an asset class. As always, the value of each property depends on its CONEAT index, location, improvements and access.
Market trends indicate:
As food production and natural resources become more strategic, buying land in Uruguay is expected to remain a high-conviction investment.
The 2025 average was US$ 4,178 per hectare (about US$ 1,691 per acre), according to MGAP-DIEA. It varies widely by region and soil: Colonia averaged US$ 9,707/ha and Artigas US$ 2,300/ha.
About US$ 1,691 per acre on average in 2025. Colonia, the most expensive department, averaged about US$ 3,928 per acre, and Artigas, the least expensive, about US$ 931 per acre.
Colonia (US$ 9,707/ha), Soriano (US$ 7,964/ha), San José (US$ 6,842/ha) and Canelones (US$ 6,492/ha), all with strong agricultural aptitude and good logistics.
DIEA recorded 1,718 sales covering 258,942 hectares, worth more than US$ 1.08 billion.
They rose 5% versus 2024, reaching the highest level in the DIEA series. The second-half average was US$ 4,260/ha, with 33% more area sold than in the first half.
The official average is only a benchmark. The value of each farm depends on its CONEAT index, location, improvements and access. Escritorio Arrospide provides professional, market-based valuations.
Since 1978, Escritorio Arrospide has connected local and international investors with farmland for sale in Uruguay. Founding member of CUIR (Uruguayan Chamber of Rural Real Estate Agencies) and member of the ACG (Livestock Brokers Association). We offer exclusive listings, market-based valuations and strategic advisory for international investors.
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Source: MGAP-DIEA, “Precio de la Tierra” series: Compraventas año 2025 (published March 23, 2026). All prices in current US dollars.
Tuesday March 24th, 2026 | Por Arrospide
