Uruguay: Facts & Stats
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Facts
| Also Known As | República Oriental del Uruguay • Oriental Republic of Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Head Of State And Government | President: Luis Lacalle Pou |
| Capital | Montevideo |
| Population | (2025 est.) 3,473,000 |
| Form Of Government | republic with two legislative houses (Senate [311]; House of Representatives [99]) |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Official Religion | none |
| Official Name | República Oriental del Uruguay (Oriental Republic of Uruguay) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 193,356 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 74,655 |
| Monetary Unit | peso uruguayo (UYU) |
| Population Rank | (2025) 134 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 3,955,000 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2025) 46.5 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2025) 18 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2022) 85.6% • Rural: (2022) 14.4% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2021) 71.2 years • Female: (2021) 78.7 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2022) 99% • Female: (2022) 99% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 66,759 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 19,700 |
| 1Includes the vice president, who serves as ex officio presiding officer. | |
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National anthem of Uruguay
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