Categories in Uyuni
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Uyuni
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Hotels and motels | 75 |
| Travel agencies | 63 |
| Tour operators | 58 |
| Shopping | 44 |
| Car repair | 30 |
| Travel and transportation | 30 |
| Other accommodation | 29 |
| Cafes | 26 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Corporate management | 16 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 15 |
| Buses and trains | 15 |
Uyuni Facts
| Area | 9298.9 km² |
| Population | 38,396 |
| Male Population | 18,775 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 19,621 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +618.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +106.3% |
| Median Age | 23.5 years (Male: 22.4, Female: 24.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,737 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Lat & Lng | -20.45967, -66.82503 |
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Uyuni Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,341 | 11,646 | 18,610 | 36,320 | 38,396 | 43,447 | 48,781 |
| Population Density | 0.6 / km² | 1.3 / km² | 2 / km² | 3.9 / km² | 4.1 / km² | 4.7 / km² | 5.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridUyuni Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 106.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uyuni | +618.9% | +229.7% | +106.3% |
| Potosí Department | — | — | — |
| Bolivia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Uyuni Median Age
Median Age: 23.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uyuni | 23.5 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 22.4 yrs |
| Potosí Department | 23.1 yrs | 24 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Bolivia | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Uyuni Population Density
Population Density: 4.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uyuni | 38,396 | 9,298.9 km² | 4.1 / km² |
| Potosí Department | 869,574 | 119,569.3 km² | 7.3 / km² |
| Bolivia | 10.8 million | 1,083,759.7 km² | 9.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Uyuni Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Uyuni
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Uyuni
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Uyuni Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,623 | $2,665 | $2,879 | $2,863 | $3,688 | $3,822 | $4,305 | $4,737 |
| Total GDP | $39.3M | $46.3M | $56.6M | $61.7M | $89.5M | $109.7M | $162.4M | $186M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Uyuni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uyuni | 52,101 tn | 1.36 tn | 5.6 tons/km² |
| Potosí Department | 1,187,246 tn | 1.37 tn | 9.9 tons/km² |
| Bolivia | 16,583,283 tn | 1.54 tn | 15.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Uyuni CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 52,101 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/19 | 1:18 AM | 4.9 | 59 km | 180,930 m | 58km SW of Uyuni, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/19 | 7:51 AM | 4.2 | 14.7 km | 256,350 m | 14km SSW of Colchani, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/19 | 1:04 PM | 4.4 | 33.3 km | 239,170 m | 33km NE of Uyuni, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/19 | 1:31 AM | 4.4 | 30.9 km | 230,350 m | 30km SSE of Uyuni, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/18 | 1:01 AM | 4.2 | 60 km | 217,150 m | 59km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/18 | 5:00 PM | 4.1 | 60.8 km | 240,210 m | 60km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/18 | 12:13 PM | 4.8 | 26.1 km | 245,070 m | 26km SE of Uyuni, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/18 | 12:53 PM | 4 | 20.8 km | 310,490 m | 20km E of Uyuni, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/18 | 12:39 AM | 4.6 | 11.7 km | 258,649 m | 9km SSE of Colchani, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 5:49 AM | 4.3 | 47 km | 202,440 m | 30km W of Colchani, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Uyuni
Uyuni (Aymara, uyu pen (enclosure), yard, cemetery, -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one that has got a pen", "the one with a pen") is a city in the southwest of Bolivia. There is little agriculture in the area because water supplies are scar..
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