The population of the world, allocated to 1 arcsecond blocks. This refines CIESIN’s Gridded Population of the World project, using machine learning models on high-resolution worldwide Digital Globe satellite imagery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million in Uruguay was reported at 1781363 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Uruguay: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2023 is 4.23 percent, a decline from 4.31 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 38.64 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1960 to 2023 is 11.17 percent. The minimum value, 4.23 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 19.76 percent was recorded in 1960.

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.

This scatter chart displays date (year) against population (people) in Uruguay. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays forest area (km²) against population (people) in Uruguay. The data is about countries per year.

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.

Uruguay: Percent urban population with access to drinking water: The latest value from 2022 is 94.6 percent, unchanged from 94.6 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 69.9 percent, based on data from 93 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 2000 to 2022 is 94.3 percent. The minimum value, 93.9 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 94.6 percent was recorded in 2017.

This scatter chart displays urban population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) against population (people) in Uruguay. The data is about countries per year.

Uruguay: Prevalence of undernourishment, percent of population: The latest value from 2021 is 2.5 percent, unchanged from 2.5 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 10.78 percent, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 2001 to 2021 is 2.64 percent. The minimum value, 2.5 percent, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 3.4 percent was recorded in 2001.

Uruguay: Buddhists as percent of the total population: The latest value from is percent, unavailable from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 0.0 percent, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from to is percent. The minimum value, percent, was reached in while the maximum of percent was recorded in .

Population, total in Uruguay was reported at 3386588 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Uruguay was reported at 17.31 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uruguay - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.