Uruguay: Female unemployment

The latest value from 2025 is 8.65 percent, a decline from 9.41 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 7.96 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1991 to 2025 is 12.15 percent. The minimum value, 8.08 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 21.02 percent was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.