Uruguay

Continent

South America

Capital

Montevideo

Population

3,425,330

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Uruguay

Population:: 3,425,330
Area:: 176,215 sq km
Currency:: Uruguayan pesos
Languages:: Spanish, Rioplatense is the most widely spoken dialect)

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Uruguay

GDP:: $105.096 billion
GDP per Capita:: $31,000
GDP Growth:: 0.37%
Inflation:: 5.87%
Unemployment:: 8.35%
Public Debt:: 60.28% of GDP
Credit Rating:: BBB (2015)

Political System

Governance structure of Uruguay

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President Yamandú ORSI Martínez (since 1 March 2025)
Head of Government:: President Yamandú ORSI Martínez (since 1 March 2025)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court of Justice (consists of 5 judges)
Administrative Divisions:: 19 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento); Artigas, Canelones, Cerro Largo, Colonia, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Montevideo, Paysandú, Rio Negro, Rivera, Rocha, Salto, San José, Soriano, Tacuarembó, Treinta y Tres

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: No
Diplomatic Presence:: 1913 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Major Alliances and Organizations

OAS

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

5.6% (2023 est.)

Industry

16.4% (2023 est.)

Services

66.3% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $22.052 billion
Imports:: $19.306 billion

Major Trading Partners

China 21

Brazil 17

USA 8

Argentina 5

Netherlands 5

Economic Outlook

Uruguay has a 0.37% GDP growth rate with 5.87% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.