Uruguay
3.0
Population 2023 (Millions)
0.8
HDI Score
2022 (Max. 1)
77.1
SDG Score
2023
(Max. 100)
0.2
Gender Inequality
Index Score
(Max. 1)
N/A
Internet Inclusivity
Index 2022
(100 countries)
Sources: 1. World Bank (2022), 2, UNDP (2021), 3. Sustainable Development Report (2023), 4. UNDP (2021), 5. Economist Impact (2022)
Overview
Uruguay, though one of the smallest countries in South America, stands out for its strong democratic institutions, progressive social policies, and relatively high levels of equality. It consistently ranks among the region’s leaders in areas like education, press freedom, and gender equality. Uruguay was the first country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage and cannabis, reflecting its commitment to human rights and innovation. However, challenges remain, including an aging population, youth unemployment, and regional economic dependency. Despite these hurdles, Uruguay continues to serve as a model of stability and social progress in the region.
Projects
- Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Uruguay
- Dates: March 2024 - June 2024
- Data Feminism
- Partner(s): Iniciativa Latinoamericana por los Datos Abiertos ILDA (Funder)
- Partner(s): Inter-American Development Bank (Funder), Prosperia (Lead)
In partnership with Prosperia and with support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), this project aimed to create both preventive and responsive social protection systems against climate shocks and natural disasters in four Latin American and Caribbean countries: Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Uruguay. An analysis of relevant data sources was conducted, followed by the development of a plan to access these data. Data science models were based on a strong methodological approach to develop preventive and responsive social protection systems. DPA led the knowledge exchange and outreach activities, including a webinar.