Net migration in Uruguay
Uruguay: Net migration was -1,338 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Uruguay, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Uruguay is -1,338, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 67.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Uruguay peaked at 2,057 in 1960 and was at its lowest, -17,105, in 2003.
Uruguay ranks 115th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,057 | — |
| 1961 | 703 | -65.8% |
| 1962 | -623 | -188.6% |
| 1963 | -1,707 | +174.0% |
| 1964 | -2,623 | +53.7% |
| 1965 | -3,542 | +35.0% |
| 1966 | -4,599 | +29.8% |
| 1967 | -5,938 | +29.1% |
| 1968 | -8,028 | +35.2% |
| 1969 | -11,149 | +38.9% |
| 1970 | -12,727 | +14.2% |
| 1971 | -13,288 | +4.4% |
| 1972 | -13,817 | +4.0% |
| 1973 | -14,312 | +3.6% |
| 1974 | -14,512 | +1.4% |
| 1975 | -14,350 | -1.1% |
| 1976 | -14,096 | -1.8% |
| 1977 | -14,280 | +1.3% |
| 1978 | -14,611 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | -14,552 | -0.4% |
| 1980 | -14,252 | -2.1% |
| 1981 | -13,577 | -4.7% |
| 1982 | -12,131 | -10.7% |
| 1983 | -10,671 | -12.0% |
| 1984 | -9,730 | -8.8% |
| 1985 | -8,832 | -9.2% |
| 1986 | -8,046 | -8.9% |
| 1987 | -6,833 | -15.1% |
| 1988 | -6,582 | -3.7% |
| 1989 | -7,229 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | -7,499 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | -7,714 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | -7,850 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | -7,922 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | -7,955 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | -8,339 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | -7,397 | -11.3% |
| 1997 | -6,938 | -6.2% |
| 1998 | -7,048 | +1.6% |
| 1999 | -7,441 | +5.6% |
| 2000 | -11,076 | +48.9% |
| 2001 | -14,620 | +32.0% |
| 2002 | -16,957 | +16.0% |
| 2003 | -17,105 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | -15,668 | -8.4% |
| 2005 | -16,086 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | -13,161 | -18.2% |
| 2007 | -10,750 | -18.3% |
| 2008 | -9,458 | -12.0% |
| 2009 | -8,510 | -10.0% |
| 2010 | -7,696 | -9.6% |
| 2011 | -6,982 | -9.3% |
| 2012 | -6,317 | -9.5% |
| 2013 | -5,647 | -10.6% |
| 2014 | -4,919 | -12.9% |
| 2015 | -4,157 | -15.5% |
| 2016 | -3,506 | -15.7% |
| 2017 | -3,091 | -11.8% |
| 2018 | -2,963 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | -2,899 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | -1,482 | -48.9% |
| 2021 | -1,482 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -1,501 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | -1,501 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -1,348 | -10.2% |
| 2025 | -1,338 | -0.7% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's -1,338 is below the median for high income countries, which is 843. (85 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's -1,338 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -213.5, 6.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Uruguay changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -188.6% | 703 | -623 |
| 1963 | -174.0% | -623 | -1,707 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -3,545 | -11,149 | 2,057 | 10 |
| 1970s | -14,054 | -14,611 | -12,727 | 10 |
| 1980s | -9,788 | -14,252 | -6,582 | 10 |
| 1990s | -7,610 | -8,339 | -6,938 | 10 |
| 2000s | -13,339 | -17,105 | -8,510 | 10 |
| 2010s | -4,818 | -7,696 | -2,899 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,442 | -1,501 | -1,338 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 112 Saint Martin (French part) -1,170 compare
- 113 French Polynesia -1,199 compare
- 114 Cape Verde -1,284 compare
- 116 Guinea-Bissau -1,373 compare
- 117 Marshall Islands -1,698 compare
- 118 Comoros -2,127 compare
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 net migration in Uruguay?
- Net migration in Uruguay was -1,338 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 2,057 in 1960.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -17,105 in 2003.
- How does Uruguay rank for net migration?
- Uruguay ranks 115th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.