Uruguay

Oriental Republic of Uruguay

"A South American country known for its progressive policies, beef production, and Atlantic coastline."

South America
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Montevideo

-34.85°, -56.17°

Official Languages

Spanish

Population

3.39M

Total Area

181.03K km²

Population Density

18.72 people per km²

Currency

Uruguayan peso

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#130
3,388,081

Total Population-0.1%

2023
#48
78.1 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#114
95.8%

Urban Population

2023
#160
1.41

Fertility Rate

2023
#44
89.9%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#80
$77.2B

GDP+0.4%

2023
#46
$22.8K

GDP per Capita

2023
#129
4.8%

Inflation

2024
#131
8.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#127
40.9

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Uruguay

What is the capital of Uruguay?

Uruguay's capital city is Montevideo.

What is the population of Uruguay?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Uruguay is approximately 3.39M people. This makes it the 130th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Uruguay?

Uruguay spans a total area of approximately 181,034 square kilometers (69,897.59 square miles).

Which continent is Uruguay in?

Uruguay is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.

What is the GDP of Uruguay?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Uruguay is approximately $77.24B USD. This ranks Uruguay as the 80th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.