Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Uruguay
Uruguay: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 35.05 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Uruguay, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Uruguay stood at 35.05.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Uruguay peaked at 43.41 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 33.98, in 2011.
That places Uruguay 131st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 42.8 | — |
| 1991 | 42.48 | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 42.4 | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 43.41 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 41.89 | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 40.81 | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 39.69 | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 39.34 | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 38.99 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 40.21 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 39.84 | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 38.45 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 40.03 | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 40.89 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 40.52 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 40.49 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 38.02 | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 36.18 | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 35.99 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 35.26 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 35.72 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 33.98 | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 34.78 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 35.16 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 34.13 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 35.07 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 35.39 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 35.89 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 36.32 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 36.51 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 38.9 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 37.11 | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 36.82 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 35.42 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 34.98 | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 35.01 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 35.03 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 35.05 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41.2 | 38.99 | 43.41 | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.57 | 35.26 | 40.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.29 | 33.98 | 36.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.04 | 34.98 | 38.9 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 128 Bhutan 35.31 compare
- 129 Guinea-Bissau 35.1 compare
- 130 Saudi Arabia 35.08 compare
- 132 Norway 34.92 compare
- 133 Dominican Republic 34.88 compare
- 134 Israel 34.52 compare
More gender data for Uruguay
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 533.96 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.73 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 16,020 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 16,875 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 16,097 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 16,965 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 16,216 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 17,097 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 16,390 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 17,268 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Uruguay?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Uruguay was 35.05 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 43.41 in 1993.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.98 in 2011.
- How does Uruguay rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Uruguay ranks 131st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.