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Economy of Uruguay

The economy of Uruguay features an export-oriented agricultural sector and a well-educated workforce, along with high levels of social spending. Tourism and banking are also prominent sectors; Uruguay acts as a regional hub for international... Wikipedia
Budget balance: −3.5% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Country group: Developing/Emerging; High-income economy;
Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU, $U)
Exports: $11.41 billion (2017 est.)
Fiscal year: Calendar year
GDP by sector: agriculture: 6.2%; industry: 24.1%; services: 69.7%; (2017 est.);
GDP per capita rank: 49th (nominal, 2024); 65th (PPP, 2024)