Latin America & Caribbean
Uruguay Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
7.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-8.4%
2024 → 2025
Record High
16.7%
Recorded in 2003
Record Low
6.3%
Recorded in 2011
10-Year Average
8.5%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.5% | 0.7% | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 8.2% | 0.1% | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 8.4% | 0.5% | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 7.9% | 1.5% | -15.6% |
| 2021 | 9.3% | 1.1% | -10.4% |
| 2020 | 10.4% | 1.6% | +17.8% |
| 2019 | 8.8% | 0.5% | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 8.3% | 0.4% | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 7.9% | 0.0% | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 7.8% | 0.4% | +4.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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