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Population

3,384,688 people (2025)

Total GDP

$96.1B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$22,690 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.862 (48.)

About Uruguay

Uruguay is second-smallest South American country with progressive social policies and marijuana legalization. The nation has excellent beef production and tango dance heritage shared with Argentina. Uruguayan culture emphasizes education, social progress, and peaceful coexistence.

The country has temperate climate with Atlantic coastline and rolling plains. Uruguay has presidential republic with stable democracy and social welfare. The nation has agriculture, tourism, and technology sectors with high development.

Montevideo is capital with colonial architecture and cultural vibrancy. Uruguay has excellent beaches, wine production, and gaucho traditions. The country has Spanish as official language with Uruguayan expressions.

Traditional Uruguayan culture includes tango dancing, gaucho heritage, and mate tea ceremonies. The nation has secular governance with Catholic cultural influences. Uruguayan cuisine features beef, empanadas, and excellent wines with Argentine similarities.

The population is 3.4 million with high education and social progress. Uruguay offers progressive policies, beach culture, and South American sophistication in peaceful nation.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$81.0B
$74.2B
$67.3B
$60.5B
$53.6B
$62.2B
$53.6B
$60.7B
$70.6B
$78.0B
$81.0B
$79.7B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
9.2%
0-14
8.7%
7.1%
15-24
6.8%
14.1%
25-44
13.8%
11.7%
45-64
12.3%
6.4%
65+
9.9%
Male
Female
%48.5 (1.642.008)
%51.5 (1.742.679)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 2.245.887 -1.02% 13
2090 2.484.974 -0.97% 14.3
2080 2.720.454 -0.81% 15.7
2070 2.927.558 -0.65% 16.9
2060 3.109.396 -0.54% 18
2050 3.254.354 -0.33% 18.8
2040 3.336.459 -0.16% 19.3
2030 3.372.887 -0.08% 19.5
2025 NOW 3.384.688 -0.06% 19.5
2020 3.398.968 +0.05% 19.6
2015 3.368.017 +0.35% 19.4
2010 3.318.580 +0.26% 19.2
2005 3.285.771 +0.08% 19
2000 3.266.206 +0.37% 18.9
1995 3.189.440 +0.52% 18.4
1990 3.104.403 +0.59% 17.9
1985 3.017.037 +0.48% 17.4
1980 2.951.953 +0.41% 17
1975 2.872.320 +0.64% 16.6
1970 2.790.807 +0.61% 16.1
1965 2.681.169 +1.05% 15.5
1960 2.529.957 +1.31% 14.6
1955 2.367.034 +1.29% 13.7
1950 2.234.412 - 12.9

Latest Statistics

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Horse offal supply by country in 2023, measured in tonnes and grams per person per day. China leads total supply, while...

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The United States led turkey meat food supply in 2023 with 2.31 million tonnes, while Israel ranked first per person.

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Hydrogenated oil food supply by country in tonnes and grams per person per day. Canada led by volume and per person in 2...

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Fresh goose meat food supply by country in 2023, in tonnes and grams per person per day. China led by volume and per per...

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Quince food supply by country in 2023. Türkiye led total volume, Azerbaijan first per person.

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Green bean food supply across 166 countries in tonnes and grams per person per day. China led both total and per-person...

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Provisionally preserved vegetable food supply across 172 reporting countries in tonnes, with no per-person series and Al...

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Sesame seed oil food supply across 159 countries in tonnes and grams per person per day, with a clear leader and a small...

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Olive residue oil food supply by country in 2023, measured in tonnes and grams per person per day, with five-year trends...

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Fresh or chilled duck meat supply by country in 2023. China led supply, Macau first per person.

Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Artigas
73.378
Canelones
588.154
Cerro Largo
84.698
Colonia
129.352
Durazno
57.088
Flores
25.050
Florida
67.048
Lavalleja
58.815
Maldonado
192.537
Montevideo
1.381.228
Paysandú
113.124
Río Negro
54.765
Rivera
103.493
Rocha
68.088
Salto
124.878
San José
115.538
Soriano
82.595
Tacuarembó
90.053
Treinta y Tres
48.134

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Data Sources

UN Data - Population and demographic statistics
World Bank Open Data - Development and economic indicators
OECD Statistics - Economic and social data
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