Uruguay: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 163.4 billion Peso Uruguayo as of Q1 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 158.23 billion Peso Uruguayo. Historically, the average for Uruguay from Q1 2016 to Q1 2026 is 110.33 billion Peso Uruguayo. The minimum of 66.97 billion Peso Uruguayo was recorded in Q1 2016, while the maximum of 163.4 billion Peso Uruguayo was reached in Q1 2026.
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- Measure: billion Peso Uruguayo
- Source: Central Bank of Uruguay
| Recent values | Uruguay: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 163.4 |
| 2025 Q4 | 158.23 |
| 2025 Q3 | 154.58 |
| 2025 Q2 | 152.62 |
| 2025 Q1 | 153.39 |
| 2024 Q4 | 146.85 |
| 2024 Q3 | 145.54 |
| 2024 Q2 | 142.91 |
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Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 17.60 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 15.02 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -3.22 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -0.97 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 163.40 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Tax revenue | 17.86 | 2024 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 41.80 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 163 | 2019 | hours |
| Taxes on goods and services | 24.70 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 3.01 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 18.76 | 2024 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 41.64 | 2017 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 68.69 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 44.94 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 11.86 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 8.60 | 2024 | percent |