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Uruguayan Scorecard

Country profile

Uruguay is a small South American country known for its rolling plains, an extensive Atlantic coastline, and a stable, progressive political system. It has a population of 3.4 million, a population growth rate of -0.08%, and a median age of 35.78 years.

Its history includes indigenous cultures, Spanish colonial rule, and a tradition of social reform that has influenced its modern democratic institutions.

Today, Uruguay is celebrated for its high quality of life, vibrant arts and literature, and a commitment to social justice and sustainable development.

Its capital city is Montevideo.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Uruguay improved by 4.1% from 2022 to 2023

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GDP Growth in Uruguay worsened by 92.1% from 2022 to 2023

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Unemployment Rate in Uruguay worsened by 0.6% from 2023 to 2024

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Inflation Rate in Uruguay improved by 17.4% from 2023 to 2024

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Income Inequality in Uruguay improved by 0.5% from 2021 to 2022

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Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Uruguay improved by 2.2% from 2022 to 2023

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Infant Mortality Rate in Uruguay improved by 1.8% from 2022 to 2023

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Human Development Index in Uruguay improved by 2.5% from 2021 to 2022

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Suicide Mortality Rate in Uruguay worsened by 8.7% from 2020 to 2021

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World Happiness Report in Uruguay improved by 0.7% from 2023 to 2024

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Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

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Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Uruguay worsened by 3.1% from 2022 to 2023

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PISA Scores (Reading) in Uruguay improved by 0.7% from 2018 to 2022

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PISA Scores (Math) in Uruguay worsened by 2.2% from 2018 to 2022

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PISA Scores (Science) in Uruguay improved by 2.1% from 2018 to 2022

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Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Uruguay worsened by 1.4% from 2022 to 2023

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Control of Corruption in Uruguay worsened by 2.5% from 2022 to 2023

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Homicide Rate in Uruguay improved by 9.7% from 2020 to 2021

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Government Effectiveness in Uruguay improved by 0.1% from 2022 to 2023

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Political Stability in Uruguay worsened by 11.9% from 2022 to 2023

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Rule of Law in Uruguay worsened by 6.5% from 2022 to 2023

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Voice and Accountability in Uruguay worsened by 0.1% from 2022 to 2023

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Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Uruguay worsened by 0.4% from 2022 to 2023

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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Uruguay worsened by 2.7% from 2019 to 2020

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Renewable Energy Consumption in Uruguay worsened by 5.6% from 2020 to 2021

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