Uruguay Population Clock

Uruguay population

3,381,092

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): -0.06%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Uruguay

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Uruguay is 3,381,091, growing at an annual rate of -0.06%. That works out to a net change of approximately -5 people per day or 0 per hour.

The population change in Uruguay is driven by three components: approximately 32,993 births per year and 33,674 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of -0.06% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.39 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Uruguay would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Uruguay?

The current population of Uruguay is approximately 3,381,091, growing at -0.06% per year.

How fast is the population of Uruguay changing?

By approximately -5 people per day, or 0 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Uruguay?

No. With approximately 32,993 births and 33,674 deaths per year, Uruguay has a natural population decrease of about 681 people annually.

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