Uruguay

Uruguay is one of Latin America's most prosperous, stable, and socially progressive nations, a high-income economy with strong institutions, low corruption, and a robust welfare state.

Built on agriculture and services, Uruguay enjoys some of the region's highest living standards and is noted for its political stability and progressive social policies.

Key Sectors

The economy rests on agriculture (a major exporter of beef, soy, dairy, and wool), services and tourism, forestry and pulp, and a growing technology and software sector.