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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

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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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