Uruguay GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Uruguay is $96.09 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 1.8%. GDP per capita is $27,608.

Uruguay GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Uruguay has grown from $12.22 billion in 1980 to $96.09 billion in 2026.

Uruguay GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Uruguay. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

2.17%

Best Year

1992 (+7.9%)

Worst Year

1982 (-9.4%)

Years of Contraction

9 of 47

GDP per capita in Uruguay rose from $24,549 in 2025 to $27,608 in 2026, an increase of 12.5%.

"Uruguay GDP", "Uruguay gross domestic product", and "Uruguay economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Uruguay

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Uruguay for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Uruguay nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$96,092,000,000	1.8%	$27,608	-0.14%
2025	$85,575,000,000	1.8%	$24,549	-0.17%
2024	$82,323,000,000	3.3%	$23,576	-0.11%
2023	$79,214,000,000	0.8%	$22,656	-0.14%
2022	$71,247,000,000	4.6%	$20,348	-0.2%
2021	$60,742,000,000	5.8%	$17,314	-0.06%
2020	$53,557,000,000	-7.4%	$15,257	0.06%
2019	$62,229,000,000	0.9%	$17,741	0.11%
2018	$65,370,000,000	0.2%	$18,656	0.2%
2017	$65,068,000,000	1.7%	$18,608	0.32%
2016	$57,580,000,000	1.7%	$16,517	0.37%
2015	$58,218,000,000	0.4%	$16,765	0.46%
2014	$62,546,000,000	3.2%	$18,091	0.44%
2013	$62,857,000,000	4.6%	$18,262	0.41%
2012	$55,938,000,000	3.5%	$16,320	0.44%
2011	$52,354,000,000	5.2%	$15,341	0.47%
2010	$43,967,000,000	7.8%	$12,944	0.56%
2009	$34,565,000,000	4.2%	$10,232	0.45%
2008	$33,151,000,000	7.2%	$9,857	0.12%
2007	$25,603,000,000	6.5%	$7,623	0.03%
2006	$21,416,000,000	4.1%	$6,378	0.18%
2005	$18,986,000,000	7.5%	$5,664	0.33%
2004	$14,959,000,000	5%	$4,477	0.09%
2003	$13,159,000,000	0.8%	$3,942	-0.27%
2002	$14,863,000,000	-7.7%	$4,441	-0.12%
2001	$22,802,000,000	-3.8%	$6,804	0.06%
2000	$24,892,000,000	-1.9%	$7,432	0.39%
1999	$26,178,000,000	-1.9%	$7,848	0.72%
1998	$27,704,000,000	4.5%	$8,365	0.79%
1997	$26,155,000,000	5.5%	$7,960	1.17%
1996	$24,730,000,000	5.6%	$7,613	0.62%
1995	$23,267,000,000	-1.4%	$7,207	0.62%
1994	$21,040,000,000	7.3%	$6,558	0.94%
1993	$18,064,000,000	2.7%	$5,684	0.6%
1992	$15,515,000,000	7.9%	$4,911	0.61%
1991	$13,502,000,000	3.5%	$4,299	0.58%
1990	$11,204,000,000	0.3%	$3,588	0.55%
1989	$9,630,000,000	1.1%	$3,101	0.55%
1988	$9,137,000,000	0.5%	$2,959	0.59%
1987	$8,832,000,000	5.9%	$2,877	0.56%
1986	$7,059,000,000	7.5%	$2,312	0.59%
1985	$5,686,000,000	0.3%	$1,873	0.63%
1984	$5,819,000,000	-1.5%	$1,929	0.63%
1983	$6,119,000,000	-5.9%	$2,042	0.64%
1982	$11,147,000,000	-9.4%	$3,743	0.64%
1981	$13,636,000,000	1.9%	$4,609	0.68%
1980	$12,217,000,000	6%	$4,158	—

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Uruguay GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Uruguay through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Uruguay nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$121,215,000,000	2.2%	$34,985	-0.03%
2030	$115,274,000,000	2.2%	$33,254	-0.09%
2029	$109,609,000,000	2.2%	$31,599	-0.09%
2028	$104,917,000,000	2.3%	$30,220	-0.12%
2027	$100,859,000,000	2.6%	$29,017	-0.14%

Compare Uruguay to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Uruguay ranks #84 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Uruguay?

The nominal GDP of Uruguay in 2026 is $96.09 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Uruguay 84th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Uruguay?

The GDP growth rate of Uruguay in 2026 is 1.8%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Uruguay?

GDP per capita in Uruguay in 2026 is $27,608, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Uruguay expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Uruguay to reach $121.22 billion by 2031, up from $96.09 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.