The total population of Uruguay was estimated at 3.51 million people in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the total population rose by 570,000 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by 40,000 people, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Uruguay UY: Population: Growth data was reported at 0.369 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.362 % for 2016. Uruguay UY: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.629 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.334 % in 1960 and a record low of -0.064 % in 2003. Uruguay UY: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

In 2023, the annual population growth in Uruguay amounted to -0.08 percent. Between 1961 and 2023, the figure dropped by 1.34 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

The total population in Uruguay was estimated at 3.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Uruguay Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Uruguay: Population density, people per square km: The latest value from 2021 is 20 people per square km, unchanged from 20 people per square km in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 456 people per square km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1961 to 2021 is 18 people per square km. The minimum value, 15 people per square km, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 20 people per square km was recorded in 2016.

Population growth (annual %) in Uruguay was reported at --0.04408 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

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Uruguay UY: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data was reported at 14.034 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.142 Ratio for 2015. Uruguay UY: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 18.221 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.075 Ratio in 1960 and a record low of 14.034 Ratio in 2016. Uruguay UY: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Uruguay was reported at 19.37 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Montevideo, with a total number of 1.34 million inhabitants, ranked first on the list of most populous departments of Uruguay in 2025. The least populated region of Uruguay was the department of Flores, with a population of under 30,000 inhabitants that year.

Uruguay UY: Urban Population data was reported at 3,292,209.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,276,765.000 Person for 2016. Uruguay UY: Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 2,723,706.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,292,209.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 2,037,039.000 Person in 1960. Uruguay UY: Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Sum;

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Uruguay was reported at 54.88 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Uruguay was reported at 16.05 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

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Uruguay: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2023 is 15.81 percent, an increase from 15.61 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 10.17 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1960 to 2023 is 11.85 percent. The minimum value, 8.19 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 15.81 percent was recorded in 2023.

Uruguay: Population size, in millions: The latest value from 2023 is 3.42 million, unchanged from 3.42 million in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 40.69 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1960 to 2023 is 3.1 million. The minimum value, 2.53 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 3.43 million was recorded in 2018.

Population ages 15-64, total in Uruguay was reported at 2223696 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Population ages 15-64, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Uruguay UY: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 7.950 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.014 % for 2016. Uruguay UY: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.713 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.602 % in 1999 and a record low of 7.374 % in 1974. Uruguay UY: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Key information about Uruguay population

• The Uruguay population reached 3.5 million people in Dec 2020, compared with the previously reported figure of 3.5 million people in Dec 2019
• The data reached an all-time high of 3.5 million people in Dec 2020 and a record low of 2.2 million people in Dec 1950

• In the latest reports, Uruguay Unemployment Rate dropped to 7.3 % in Feb 2022
• Monthly earnings of the Uruguay population was 2,163.3 USD in Dec 2022
• Uruguay Labour Force Participation Rate remained the same rate at 61.7 % in Feb 2022

Population, female (% of total population) in Uruguay was reported at 51.5 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.