Uruguay

Edition of Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Uruguay by the numbers

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Population: 3,384,688; Uruguay; World Bank, 2025
Change over 5 years: -0.4%; Uruguay; World Bank, 2020 to 2025
GDP per person: $25,216; Uruguay; World Bank, 2025
Unemployment rate: 7.5%; Uruguay; World Bank, 2025
Living in urban areas: 95.7%; Uruguay; World Bank, 2025
Life expectancy at birth: 78.3years; Uruguay; World Bank, 2024

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Livestock services in Paysandú are conducting tracking efforts due to ticks

Agricultural services in the department of Paysandú are currently engaged in tracking activities because of the presence of ticks. This suggests a public health or animal welfare concern.

Health & WellnessPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM

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eltelegrafo.comOct 7, 12:00 AM

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