Uruguay

Country in Americas

In brief

Population: 3.4M (2025). World rank 133 of 216; in Americas, 22 of 46. Area: 181,034 km². World rank 92 of 249; in Americas, 15 of 56. Life expectancy: 78.3 years (2024). World rank 64 of 216 (1 = best); in Americas, 11 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: GDP $57.7B → $85.3B and GDP per person $17,126 → $25,216. Better than all its neighbours (Argentina and Brazil): life expectancy and GDP per person.

State

Official name: Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Local name: Uruguay
Capital: Montevideo
Region: Americas
Form of government: Presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 3,384,688 2025
Area: 181,034 km²
GDP: $85.3B 2025
GDP per person: $25,216 2025
Life expectancy: 78.3 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Spanish
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Time zones: UTC−3
Calling code: +598
Emergency numbers: 911
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F, I, L
Mains voltage: 230 V