unemployment · Uruguay
Uruguay Unemployment Rate 2025
7.5%
| Year | unemployment (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 7.9% |
| 2021 | 9.3% |
| 2020 | 10.4% |
| 2019 | 8.8% |
| 2018 | 8.3% |
Unemployment rate (% of labour force), from the World Bank / ILO. See the full Uruguay economy dashboard, plus regional inflation and interest rates.
Uruguay unemployment — key questions
What is Uruguay's unemployment rate?
Uruguay's unemployment is 7.5% as of 2025 (World Bank).
What was Uruguay's highest and lowest unemployment in the last decade?
Uruguay's unemployment peaked at 10.4% in 2020 and was lowest at 7.5% in 2015.
Is unemployment in Uruguay rising or falling?
Uruguay's unemployment moved from 8.2% to 7.5% in the latest year.