Rank #204 by World Population
🇺🇾Uruguay
Uruguay has a population of 3,388,081, ranking #204 in the world. The capital is Montevideo. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: High income
3,388,081
Population
#204
World Rank
78.1
Life Expectancy
$23,019
GDP Per Capita
Uruguay, #204 by world population
Uruguay Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Uruguay had a population of 2,529,957 in 1960 and 3,386,588 in 2024, a 33.9% growth over 64 years. The peak was 3,398,968 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.46%.
3,386,588
Population (2024)
2,529,957
Population (1960)
3,398,968
Peak (2020)
0.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,529,957 |
| 1961 | 2,562,044 |
| 1962 | 2,593,298 |
| 1963 | 2,623,766 |
| 1964 | 2,653,180 |
| 1965 | 2,681,169 |
| 1966 | 2,707,646 |
| 1967 | 2,732,277 |
| 1968 | 2,754,606 |
| 1969 | 2,773,974 |
| 1970 | 2,790,807 |
| 1971 | 2,806,462 |
| 1972 | 2,821,644 |
| 1973 | 2,837,133 |
| 1974 | 2,853,944 |
| 1975 | 2,872,320 |
| 1976 | 2,891,392 |
| 1977 | 2,909,461 |
| 1978 | 2,925,715 |
| 1979 | 2,939,903 |
| 1980 | 2,951,953 |
| 1981 | 2,963,246 |
| 1982 | 2,975,492 |
| 1983 | 2,988,778 |
| 1984 | 3,002,488 |
| 1985 | 3,017,037 |
| 1986 | 3,032,845 |
| 1987 | 3,049,896 |
| 1988 | 3,067,961 |
| 1989 | 3,086,255 |
| 1990 | 3,104,403 |
| 1991 | 3,122,354 |
| 1992 | 3,139,702 |
| 1993 | 3,156,345 |
| 1994 | 3,172,834 |
| 1995 | 3,189,440 |
| 1996 | 3,206,324 |
| 1997 | 3,223,345 |
| 1998 | 3,239,280 |
| 1999 | 3,254,015 |
| 2000 | 3,266,206 |
| 2001 | 3,274,251 |
| 2002 | 3,278,867 |
| 2003 | 3,281,186 |
| 2004 | 3,283,148 |
| 2005 | 3,285,771 |
| 2006 | 3,289,506 |
| 2007 | 3,295,153 |
| 2008 | 3,302,177 |
| 2009 | 3,310,091 |
| 2010 | 3,318,580 |
| 2011 | 3,326,825 |
| 2012 | 3,335,401 |
| 2013 | 3,345,337 |
| 2014 | 3,356,334 |
| 2015 | 3,368,017 |
| 2016 | 3,379,283 |
| 2017 | 3,388,438 |
| 2018 | 3,394,534 |
| 2019 | 3,397,206 |
| 2020 | 3,398,968 |
| 2021 | 3,396,695 |
| 2022 | 3,390,913 |
| 2023 | 3,388,081 |
| 2024 | 3,386,588 |
Demographics
| Population | 3,388,081 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.08% |
| Urban Population | 95.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.41 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 78.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 6.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 98.8% |
Economy & Trade
$23,019
GDP Per Capita
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
40.9
Gini Index (inequality)
52.9%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
9.0%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
4.67
Physicians per 1,000
4.8%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
98.8%
Literacy Rate
6.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
89.9%
Internet Users
138
Mobile Subs per 100
19.4
People per km2
-1,501
Net Migration
Environment
12.0%
Forest Area
Uruguay Climate
Uruguay has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F) and receives about 989 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.4°C
Avg Temp
989
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 86 mm |
| February | 22° / 72° | 83 mm |
| March | 21° / 69° | 89 mm |
| April | 17° / 63° | 85 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 85 mm |
| June | 11° / 52° | 71 mm |
| July | 10° / 51° | 75 mm |
| August | 11° / 53° | 84 mm |
| September | 13° / 55° | 83 mm |
| October | 16° / 60° | 96 mm |
| November | 18° / 65° | 83 mm |
| December | 21° / 70° | 69 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Uruguay
The most comfortable months to visit Uruguay are typically December, March and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 6°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Uruguay in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay has a population of 3,388,081, ranking #204 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.08%.
Life expectancy in Uruguay is 78.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 6.1 per 1,000 live births.
Uruguay's GDP per capita is $23,019. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
95.5% of Uruguay's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 19.4 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Uruguay is 98.8%. The country spends 4.8% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Uruguay are typically December, March and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Uruguay has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C and about 989 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically January and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 3,388,081 residents, Uruguay is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . Its population is shrinking, by roughly -0.1% a year.
Uruguay is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $23,019. Life expectancy is high at 78.1 years, with a fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, and 95.5% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.