Real GDP Growth: Uruguay
Uruguay's real gdp growth is currently 2.4% as of 2026. # Uruguay Real GDP Growth Uruguay's real GDP growth stood at 2.
Current (2026)
2.4%
-4.0% y/y
Peak (1992)
7.9%
Low (1982)
-9.4%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Uruguay
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Uruguay
Analysis# Uruguay Real GDP Growth
Uruguay's real GDP growth stood at 2.4% in 2026, reflecting moderate economic expansion after a volatile period. The current rate sits well below the nation's all-time peak of 7.9% in 1992, yet substantially above the devastating -9.4% contraction recorded in 1982. Since 1980, Uruguay's growth trajectory has declined 60% overall, indicating a structural shift toward slower expansion despite relative stability compared to regional peers.
The 2020 pandemic triggered a sharp -7.4% contraction, followed by a robust 5.8% rebound in 2021. Growth subsequently moderated through 2023 (0.7%), before accelerating to 3.1% in 2024. The 2025-2026 period shows a settling pattern around 2.4-2.5%, suggesting Uruguay is stabilizing at a lower but sustainable growth rate. This deceleration reflects both maturation of the economy and external headwinds, with near-term projections indicating continued modest expansion around 2.4%.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2.2% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 2.2% | -4.35% |
| 2028 | 2.3% | +0.00% |
| 2027 | 2.3% | -4.17% |
| 2026 | 2.4% | -4.00% |
| 2025 | 2.5% | -19.35% |
| 2024 | 3.1% | +342.86% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | -84.44% |
| 2022 | 4.5% | -22.41% |
| 2021 | 5.8% | +178.38% |
| 2020 | -7.4% | -922.22% |
| 2019 | 0.9% | +350.00% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | -88.24% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | +325.00% |
| 2015 | 0.4% | -87.50% |
| 2014 | 3.2% | -30.43% |
| 2013 | 4.6% | +31.43% |
| 2012 | 3.5% | -32.69% |
| 2011 | 5.2% | -33.33% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.8% | +85.71% |
| 2009 | 4.2% | -41.67% |
| 2008 | 7.2% | +10.77% |
| 2007 | 6.5% | +58.54% |
| 2006 | 4.1% | -45.33% |
| 2005 | 7.5% | +50.00% |
| 2004 | 5.0% | +525.00% |
| 2003 | 0.8% | +110.39% |
| 2002 | -7.7% | -102.63% |
| 2001 | -3.8% | -100.00% |
| 2000 | -1.9% | +0.00% |
| 1999 | -1.9% | -142.22% |
| 1998 | 4.5% | -18.18% |
| 1997 | 5.5% | -1.79% |
| 1996 | 5.6% | +500.00% |
| 1995 | -1.4% | -119.18% |
| 1994 | 7.3% | +170.37% |
| 1993 | 2.7% | -65.82% |
| 1992 | 7.9% | +125.71% |
| 1991 | 3.5% | +1066.67% |
| 1990 | 0.3% | -72.73% |
| 1989 | 1.1% | +120.00% |
| 1988 | 0.5% | -91.53% |
| 1987 | 5.9% | -21.33% |
| 1986 | 7.5% | +2400.00% |
| 1985 | 0.3% | +120.00% |
| 1984 | -1.5% | +74.58% |
| 1983 | -5.9% | +37.23% |
| 1982 | -9.4% | -594.74% |
| 1981 | 1.9% | -68.33% |
| 1980 | 6.0% | — |
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