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 114th of 215 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.
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
- 111 Saint Martin (French part) -1,170 compare
- 112 French Polynesia -1,199 compare
- 113 Cape Verde -1,284 compare
- 115 Guinea-Bissau -1,373 compare
- 116 Marshall Islands -1,698 compare
- 117 Comoros -2,127 compare
More financial sector data for Uruguay
- Official exchange rate 41.19 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 8.67 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 1.34 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 30.7% (2025)
- Broad money 51.5% (2025)
- Net foreign assets 1.15 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 30.8% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 30.8% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 6.5% (2025)
- Claims on central government 0.8% (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 114th out of 215 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.