Latin America: social mobility index by country 2020
In 2020, Uruguay was estimated to be the country which best promoted equal opportunities for social advancement in Latin America. According to the Global Social Mobility Index (GSMI), Uruguay was awarded 67.1 points out of 100 in the area of social mobility, the highest score among all the Latin American countries surveyed, and in the 35th position among 82 nations studied worldwide. This index is an aggregate of several indicators regarding health, education, and working conditions. The higher the score, the more that particular economy provides equal opportunities for social advancement. Uruguay was also the Latin American country with the best score in corruption perception.
