Uruguay GDP (2026)

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Uruguay has a stable and relatively high-income South American economy based on agriculture, food exports, services, renewable electricity, logistics, and technology. Strong institutions and a well-developed social framework have helped create a predictable environment for domestic and international business. This page covers Uruguay GDP figures, historical performance, and the economic outlook for 2026.

Uruguay Live GDP
$56,452,273,566
GDP Added Today
$113,402,333
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
1.80%
vs 2025
โ€ข 0.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$27,608
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$3,059
Global Rank (Nominal)
#84
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Uruguay GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $96.09B
Lowest GDP $5.69B
Average Growth 2.17%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 7.90%
Weakest Growth -9.40%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Uruguay 0.08%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.11%
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Key Findings

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Uruguay's GDP in 2026 is $96.09B.

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It ranks #84 among 218 countries.

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Uruguay contributes 0.08% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $27,608 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 1.80% in 2026.

Historical Data

Uruguay GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $96,092,000,000 1.80% $27,608 0.08% #83
2025 $85,575,000,000 1.80% $24,549 0.07% #85
2024 $82,323,000,000 3.30% $23,576 0.07% #82
2023 $79,214,000,000 0.80% $22,656 0.07% #82
2022 $71,247,000,000 4.60% $20,347 0.07% #81
2021 $60,742,000,000 5.80% $17,314 0.06% #84
2020 $53,557,000,000 -7.40% $15,257 0.06% #84
2019 $62,229,000,000 0.90% $17,740 0.07% #81
2018 $65,370,000,000 0.20% $18,656 0.07% #78
2017 $65,068,000,000 1.70% $18,608 0.08% #76
2016 $57,580,000,000 1.70% $16,517 0.07% #78
2015 $58,218,000,000 0.40% $16,765 0.08% #76
2014 $62,546,000,000 3.20% $18,091 0.08% #75
2013 $62,857,000,000 4.60% $18,262 0.08% #73
2012 $55,938,000,000 3.50% $16,320 0.07% #77
2011 $52,354,000,000 5.20% $15,341 0.07% #79
2010 $43,967,000,000 7.80% $12,944 0.07% #82
2009 $34,565,000,000 4.20% $10,232 0.06% #86
2008 $33,151,000,000 7.20% $9,857 0.05% #87
2007 $25,603,000,000 6.50% $7,623 0.04% #88
2006 $21,416,000,000 4.10% $6,377 0.04% #87
2005 $18,986,000,000 7.50% $5,664 0.04% #88
2004 $14,959,000,000 5.00% $4,477 0.03% #91
2003 $13,159,000,000 0.80% $3,942 0.03% #93
2002 $14,863,000,000 -7.70% $4,441 0.04% #86
2001 $22,802,000,000 -3.80% $6,804 0.07% #65
2000 $24,892,000,000 -1.90% $7,432 0.07% #62
1999 $26,178,000,000 -1.90% $7,848 0.08% #61
1998 $27,704,000,000 4.50% $8,365 0.09% #60
1997 $26,155,000,000 5.50% $7,960 0.08% #62
1996 $24,730,000,000 5.60% $7,613 0.08% #62
1995 $23,267,000,000 -1.40% $7,207 0.07% #62
1994 $21,040,000,000 7.30% $6,558 0.07% #60
1993 $18,064,000,000 2.70% $5,684 0.07% #60
1992 $15,515,000,000 7.90% $4,911 0.06% #63
1991 $13,502,000,000 3.50% $4,299 0.06% #68
1990 $11,204,000,000 0.30% $3,588 0.05% #72
1989 $9,630,000,000 1.10% $3,101 0.05% #71
1988 $9,137,000,000 0.50% $2,959 0.05% #73
1987 $8,832,000,000 5.90% $2,877 0.05% #72
1986 $7,059,000,000 7.50% $2,312 0.05% #74
1985 $5,686,000,000 0.30% $1,873 0.04% #76
1984 $5,819,000,000 -1.50% $1,929 0.05% #77
1983 $6,119,000,000 -5.90% $2,042 0.05% #76
1982 $11,147,000,000 -9.40% $3,743 0.10% #65
1981 $13,636,000,000 1.90% $4,609 0.12% #62
1980 $12,217,000,000 6.00% $4,158 0.11% #62

Uruguay GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $100,859,000,000 2.60% $29,017 0.08% #82
2028 $104,917,000,000 2.30% $30,220 0.08% #82
2029 $109,609,000,000 2.20% $31,599 0.08% #82
2030 $115,274,000,000 2.20% $33,254 0.08% #82
2031 $121,215,000,000 2.20% $34,985 0.08% #82

Uruguay Economy Overview

Uruguay has a relatively stable South American economy built around agriculture, services, renewable energy, and export-oriented food production. Beef, soybeans, dairy goods, rice, wool, cellulose, and wood products are important sources of foreign earnings. Modern farming methods and food-traceability systems strengthen the countryโ€™s position in international agricultural markets.

Services account for a large share of output through finance, retail, telecommunications, transportation, tourism, and professional activities. Uruguay has also developed software, digital services, and regional business operations. Most electricity is generated from renewable sources, including wind and hydropower. Strong institutions, developed ports, and access to regional markets provide a supportive environment for trade and private investment.

Uruguay GDP Outlook

Uruguayโ€™s prospects are underpinned by agricultural exports, renewable energy, stable institutions, digital services, and investment in forestry and food production. Rising demand for beef, dairy products, cellulose, software, and traceable agricultural goods could support trade earnings. Green hydrogen, clean technology, logistics, and regional business services present additional opportunities. Drought, commodity-price volatility, slower growth in neighboring economies, an aging population, high production costs, and dependence on external markets remain notable risks.