National average 4,178
Colonia9,707+19.7 %Soriano7,964−7.6 %San José6,842+5.1 %Canelones6,492−5.7 %Maldonado5,647−2.0 %Florida5,265+12.3 %Río Negro5,138−9.0 %Flores4,667−11.7 %Durazno4,032−17.5 %Rocha3,839+22.3 %Lavalleja3,736+5.0 %Treinta y Tres3,384+6.9 %Cerro Largo3,194−10.7 %Rivera3,074−10.5 %Bar length and order follow the official annual figures. Percentage: change against 2024.
Price and trading volume
The 2025 average was USD 3,047 per hectare: about 27 % below the national average of USD 4,178/ha and 17.6 % below its own 2024 level of USD 3,698/ha.
At the same time, with 31,999 hectares traded, Paysandú was by some distance the most active department of the year, ahead of Durazno (25,464 ha) and Treinta y Tres (23,994 ha).
Why that matters to a buyer
Trading volume is the practical definition of liquidity. A market where a lot of land changes hands each year offers two things: continuous deal flow, so you are not forced to take the first property you see, and robust comparables for your own valuation.
The lower price per hectare reflects more extensive use and more heterogeneous soil quality than the southwest. The range within the department is correspondingly wide: the average is less useful as orientation here than elsewhere, and CONEAT verification of the specific parcels carries all the more weight.
Who Paysandú suits
- Investors prioritising area and scale over premium soil
- Mixed farming and livestock with upside through pasture improvement
- Buyers who value choice and comparability
Sources
Figures verified on 2026-07-27
Information is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Prices shown are averages from official statistics, not valuations of individual properties.