International migrant stock, total in Uruguay
Uruguay: International migrant stock, total was 160,064 in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock, total in Uruguay, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 160,064 for international migrant stock, total in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 103.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Uruguay peaked at 160,064 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 76,303, in 2010.
That places Uruguay 124th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock, total in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 98,116 | — |
| 1995 | 93,428 | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 88,874 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 82,317 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 76,303 | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 78,799 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 108,267 | +37.4% |
| 2024 | 160,064 | +47.8% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 160,064 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 48% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 160,064 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285, 2.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 95,772 | 93,428 | 98,116 | 2 |
| 2000s | 85,596 | 82,317 | 88,874 | 2 |
| 2010s | 77,551 | 76,303 | 78,799 | 2 |
| 2020s | 134,166 | 108,267 | 160,064 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More financial sector data for Uruguay
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 44.98 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 32.84 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 44.98 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Uruguay?
- International migrant stock, total in Uruguay was 160,064 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 160,064 in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 76,303 in 2010.
- How does Uruguay rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Uruguay ranks 124th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.