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Uruguay Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

66.61% −2.08% (-3.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #57 Global Peak 91.92% (2003) Source IMF WEO

Uruguay Government Debt to GDP (1999–2025)

Overview

Uruguay's government debt to gdp stood at 66.61% in 2025, a decline of +2.08% from 2024. The IMF projects 66.61% by 2025. Uruguay ranked 57th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 68.57% - -
2029* IMF 68.91% - -
2028* IMF 69.19% - -
2027* IMF 68.91% - -
2026* IMF 68.26% - -
2025* IMF 66.61% - -
2025 66.61% −2.08% #57
2024 68.69% +4.69% #131
2023 64.00% +4.07% #119
2022 59.93% −4.15% #105
2021 64.08% −4.14% #108
2020 68.22% +8.59% #117
2019 59.63% +1.74% #125
2018 57.89% +2.07% #119
2017 55.82% −0.58% #115
2016 56.40% −1.36% #117
2015 57.76% +6.66% #128
2014 51.10% +1.12% #123
2013 49.98% +0.16% #128
2012 49.81% +8.55% #128
2011 41.26% +0.41% #109
Show all years (1999-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.8% GDP growth -7.4% Unemployment 10.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uruguay's government debt to gdp?

Uruguay's government debt to gdp was 66.61% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Uruguay?

Uruguay's government debt to gdp peaked at 91.92% in 2003.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Uruguay?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Uruguay was 24.13% in 1999.

How does Uruguay rank in government debt to gdp?

Uruguay ranks 57th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Uruguay in 2025?

Uruguay's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 66.61% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Uruguay in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Uruguay in 2025 was 66.61%. This ranks 57th in the world.

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