The total population of Uruguay stood at 3.49 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 550,000 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population is forecast to decline by 20,000 people from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.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.

In 2025, Montevideo was the most populated department in Uruguay, with a total amount of approximately 1.38 million inhabitants. Canelones and Maldonado followed, with populations amounting to approximately 640,000 and 207,000 respectively.

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 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;

Complete population data for Uruguay showing how many people live in Uruguay from 1960 to 2024

In 2023, Uruguay's total population amounted to over 3.4 million inhabitants, in where the female population exceeded the male population by approximately 100,000. Overall, the total population in this South American country has continuously increased over the years being the last year the exception.

Key information about Uruguay population

• The Uruguay population reached 3.6 million people in Dec 2025, compared with the previously reported figure of 3.6 million people in Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 3.6 million people in Dec 2025 and a record low of 2.2 million people in Dec 1950

CEIC shifts year-end for annual Population. The National Institute of Statistics provides Mid-Year Population. Population is reported in annual frequency, ending in June of each year. Population prior to 1996 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Further information about Uruguay population data

• In the latest reports, Uruguay Unemployment Rate increased to 7.3 % in Oct 2025
• Monthly earnings of the Uruguay population was 2,509.2 USD in Dec 2023
• Uruguay Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 64.7 % in Oct 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.

Population trends and statistics

Historical dataset showing total population for Uruguay by year from 1950 to 2025.

In 2024, over 1.11 million women in Uruguay were between 15 and 64 years old. The oldest age range is the only one where the women population exceeds that of men. That year, the population of Uruguay was estimated at almost 3.4 million inhabitants.

Monthly and long-term Uruguay Population data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Uruguay (POPTOTUYA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Uruguay and population.

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Uruguay Population, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Actual value and historical data chart for Uruguay Population Density People Per Sq Km

Uruguay Population: Female data was reported at 1,808,000.000 Person in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,802,103.000 Person for 2017. Uruguay Population: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 1,735,604.000 Person from Jun 1996 (Median) to 2018, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,808,000.000 Person in 2018 and a record low of 1,675,750.000 Person in 1996. Uruguay Population: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.G001: Population.

The population density in Uruguay stood at 19.37 people in 2022. Between 1961 and 2022, the population density rose by 4.73 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Uruguay: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 16.05 percent, an increase from 15.81 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1960 to 2024 is 11.91 percent. The minimum value, 8.19 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 16.05 percent was recorded in 2024.

Actual value and historical data chart for Uruguay Population Ages 15 64 Total

Actual value and historical data chart for Uruguay Population In The Largest City Percent Of Urban Population