Uruguay's Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.5% in April

Uruguay has seen a positive trend in its labor market, with the national unemployment rate falling to 7.5% in April 2026. This figure represents a decrease of 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous month, signaling a strengthening economy.

The National Statistics Institute (INE) report also indicated that the activity rate was 64.2%, while the employment rate reached 59.5%. These figures suggest a robust participation of the working-age population in the labor force and a healthy level of job availability.

Analysis of the data reveals specific demographic trends. The highest employment rate, 88.3%, was observed in the 35 to 44 age group, indicating strong job security for experienced workers. Conversely, the youngest demographic, aged 14 to 24, faced the highest unemployment rate at 23.3%, highlighting a persistent challenge in integrating youth into the workforce.

Further breakdown shows a gender disparity, with women experiencing a higher unemployment rate of 8.7% compared to men at 6.4%. Geographically, unemployment rates also saw a slight decrease, with Montevideo dropping from 8% to 7.6% and the rest of the country from 7.6% to 7.4%. The report also provided detailed definitions of employed, unemployed, and underemployed individuals, offering a comprehensive view of the labor market dynamics.