Uruguay: Migrant population

The latest value from 2024 is 5 percent, an increase from 3 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 11 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1990 to 2024 is 3 percent. The minimum value, 2 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 5 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.