Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Uruguay
Uruguay: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 10.0% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Uruguay, 1983–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 10.0% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Uruguay peaked at 29.7% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 9.7%, in 2020.
Uruguay ranks 102nd of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 43 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 25.4% | — |
| 1984 | 27.3% | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 29.4% | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 29.7% | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 28.9% | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 27.3% | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 26.8% | -1.6% |
| 1990 | 28.0% | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 28.3% | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 24.8% | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 21.1% | -14.9% |
| 1994 | 18.9% | -10.5% |
| 1995 | 19.7% | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 19.3% | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 14.9% | -22.7% |
| 1998 | 14.2% | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 12.5% | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 12.7% | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 13.1% | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 14.9% | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 14.9% | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 14.9% | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 14.5% | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 13.7% | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 14.9% | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 14.8% | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 12.2% | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 11.3% | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 12.1% | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 13.2% | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 11.0% | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 10.3% | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 11.1% | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 10.6% | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 9.7% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 10.5% | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 10.5% | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 9.9% | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 10.0% | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 10.0% | -0.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 10.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 10.0% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.9%, 1.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 27.8% | 25.4% | 29.7% | 7 |
| 1990s | 20.2% | 13.4% | 28.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.1% | 12.5% | 14.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.8% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.1% | 9.7% | 10.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More economy & growth data for Uruguay
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 661.04 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0077 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 195.3 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.12 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 128.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0131 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 330.36 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 9.26 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Uruguay?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Uruguay was 10.0% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 29.7% in 1986.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.7% in 2020.
- How does Uruguay rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Uruguay ranks 102nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.