GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Uruguay
Uruguay: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 80.96 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
80.96 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
81st
of 211 countries
All-time high
80.96 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
2.14 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Uruguay, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Uruguay is 80.96 billion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Uruguay peaked at 80.96 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.14 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Uruguay 81st out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.14 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 2.81 billion current US$ | +31.4% |
| 1972 | 2.19 billion current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1973 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +81.1% |
| 1974 | 4.09 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 3.54 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 3.67 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 4.11 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1978 | 4.91 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1979 | 7.18 billion current US$ | +46.2% |
| 1980 | 10.16 billion current US$ | +41.5% |
| 1981 | 11.05 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 9.18 billion current US$ | -16.9% |
| 1983 | 5.10 billion current US$ | -44.4% |
| 1984 | 4.85 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 4.73 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 5.88 billion current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1987 | 7.37 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1988 | 8.21 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 8.44 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 9.30 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 11.21 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1992 | 12.88 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1993 | 15.00 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1994 | 17.47 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1995 | 19.30 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 20.52 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 23.97 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1998 | 25.39 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 23.98 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 22.82 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 20.90 billion current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 13.61 billion current US$ | -34.9% |
| 2003 | 12.05 billion current US$ | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 13.69 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 17.36 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2006 | 19.74 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 23.80 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 31.12 billion current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2009 | 32.71 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 41.95 billion current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2011 | 50.34 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 54.23 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 61.34 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 61.50 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 57.68 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 57.48 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 65.01 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 65.34 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 62.22 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 53.56 billion current US$ | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 60.74 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2022 | 70.59 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 77.99 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2024 | 80.96 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 80.96 billion current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.86 billion current US$, 87% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 80.96 billion current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 25.83 billion current US$, 3.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.86 billion current US$ | 2.14 billion current US$ | 7.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.50 billion current US$ | 4.73 billion current US$ | 11.05 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.90 billion current US$ | 9.30 billion current US$ | 25.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.78 billion current US$ | 12.05 billion current US$ | 32.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.71 billion current US$ | 41.95 billion current US$ | 65.34 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.77 billion current US$ | 53.56 billion current US$ | 80.96 billion current US$ | 5 |
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More population data for Uruguay
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,337 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.0062 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.02 (2100)
- Population density 12.83 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 78,530 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Uruguay?
- Gdp in Uruguay was 80.96 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 80.96 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.14 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Uruguay rank for gdp?
- Uruguay ranks 81st out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release