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Find top recruitment and staffing agencies in Uruguay. Whether you're looking for specialized talent or general hiring support, explore experienced recruitment firms that understand the local market and can help you build the perfect team.

Uruguay's

Economic indicators

80

World ranked

Uruguay ranks 80 in the world by current economic output

$77.2bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

12

LATAM ranked

Uruguay is ranked 12 in LATAM by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Uruguay, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

5.8%

Current rate

▼ 0.1% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Uruguay's inflation rate

14 weeks

Maternity leave

Maternity: 14 weeks paid leave, 42 days before birth, 100% average salary by Social Security. Paternity: 13 days paid leave, 100% salary, employer pays first 3 days, BPS the rest. Parental: 6 months half-week work, full salary paid by social security.

3 days

Sick leave

Employees have unlimited paid sick leave with a 3-day unpaid qualifying period. Afterward, social security pays 70% of their wages during the sick leave.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Uruguay's

Labor market

Uruguay vs world population age distribution

3.3m

Population

Uruguay has a population of about 3.3m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

12 days

Minimum annual holidays

Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.

34 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard work hours are typically 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, with the workweek usually spanning Monday to Friday. Overtime pay may apply for hours beyond these limits.

8.4%

Current percentage

▲ 0.5% increase

Uruguay has an unhealthy unemployment rate, suggesting there may be some economic or structural challenges . Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small increase in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability, with a slight dip in job availability

Unemployment rate

Uruguay's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • food processing
  • petroleum products
  • chemicals

Ratio of males to females (by age)

73 / 56

Male

In Uruguay there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Uruguay's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.