Unemployment of previously employed persons in Uruguay
Uruguay: Unemployment of previously employed persons was 130.98 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Unemployment of previously employed persons in Uruguay, 2001–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, unemployment of previously employed persons in Uruguay stood at 130.98.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment of previously employed persons in Uruguay peaked at 153.79 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 91.62, in 2012.
That places Uruguay 55th out of 106 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Unemployment of previously employed persons in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 141.91 | — |
| 2002 | 153.79 | +8.4% |
| 2003 | 147.82 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 115.32 | -22.0% |
| 2005 | 106.2 | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 124.71 | +17.4% |
| 2007 | 111.61 | -10.5% |
| 2008 | 99.25 | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 102.5 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 94.15 | -8.1% |
| 2012 | 91.62 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 93.24 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 98.27 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 112.74 | +14.7% |
| 2016 | 118.58 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 116.23 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 122.49 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 129.12 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 118.09 | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 140.41 | +18.9% |
| 2024 | 130.98 | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 122.29 | 99.25 | 153.79 | 9 |
| 2010s | 107.89 | 91.62 | 129.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.83 | 118.09 | 140.41 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 52 Palestine, State of 135.83 compare
- 53 Paraguay 132.6 compare
- 54 New Zealand 131.6 compare
- 56 Costa Rica 130.18 compare
- 57 Cuba 128 compare
- 58 Slovakia 126.76 compare
More work & labour data for Uruguay
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0269 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,567 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 95.27 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,144 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,102 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 2,246 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment of previously employed persons in Uruguay?
- Unemployment of previously employed persons in Uruguay was 130.98 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment of previously employed persons recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 153.79 in 2002.
- What is the lowest unemployment of previously employed persons recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 91.62 in 2012.
- How does Uruguay rank for unemployment of previously employed persons?
- Uruguay ranks 55th out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unemployment of previously employed persons rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment of previously employed persons (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.