Uruguay Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Uruguay's labor force participation stood at 64.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 65.94% by 2026. Uruguay ranked 58th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 67.15% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 66.55% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.99% | −0.03pp | #58 |
| 2024 | 65.02% | +0.43pp | #59 |
| 2023 | 64.58% | +1.40pp | #67 |
| 2022 | 63.18% | +0.29pp | #78 |
| 2021 | 62.89% | +1.78pp | #74 |
| 2020 | 61.10% | −2.39pp | #85 |
| 2019 | 63.49% | −0.19pp | #74 |
| 2018 | 63.68% | −0.44pp | #72 |
| 2017 | 64.11% | −0.50pp | #70 |
| 2016 | 64.61% | −0.32pp | #66 |
| 2015 | 64.93% | −0.94pp | #65 |
| 2014 | 65.87% | +1.03pp | #56 |
| 2013 | 64.84% | −0.38pp | #64 |
| 2012 | 65.22% | −0.79pp | #60 |
| 2011 | 66.02% | +1.73pp | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's labor force participation was 64.99% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Uruguay's labor force participation peaked at 66.02% in 2011.
The lowest labor force participation in Uruguay was 56.59% in 1993.
Uruguay ranks 58th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uruguay's labor force participation is projected to reach 65.94% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Uruguay in 2025 was 64.99%. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_labor-force-participation,
title = {Uruguay Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}