Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Uruguay

Uruguay: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was 110.07 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
110.07 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 133.2%
World rank
9th
of 236 countries
All-time high
110.07 % change on previous year
in 2023
All-time low
-238.96 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
73
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Uruguay, 1951–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Uruguay stood at 110.07 % change on previous year. That is the highest value across all 73 years on record.

The figure is up 133.2% on the previous year and up 2,176.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Uruguay peaked at 110.07 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -238.96 % change on previous year, in 2021.

Uruguay ranks 9th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 1.8 % change on previous year 0.1169 % change on previous year 2.94 % change on previous year 9
1960s -1.41 % change on previous year -3.45 % change on previous year 0.4904 % change on previous year 10
1970s -0.9538 % change on previous year -9.15 % change on previous year 6.02 % change on previous year 10
1980s -1.24 % change on previous year -7.68 % change on previous year 1.86 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.96 % change on previous year -7.29 % change on previous year 1.23 % change on previous year 10
2000s -2.62 % change on previous year -7.27 % change on previous year 4.67 % change on previous year 10
2010s -12.19 % change on previous year -47.15 % change on previous year 4.84 % change on previous year 10
2020s -19.31 % change on previous year -238.96 % change on previous year 110.07 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 6 Canada 161.56 % change on previous year compare
  2. 7 Denmark 140.91 % change on previous year compare
  3. 8 Macau (China) 136.48 % change on previous year compare
  4. 10 Faroe Islands 95.17 % change on previous year compare
  5. 11 Switzerland 84.79 % change on previous year compare
  6. 12 Slovak Republic 66.7 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Uruguay?
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Uruguay was 110.07 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 110.07 % change on previous year in 2023.
What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was -238.96 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Uruguay rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
Uruguay ranks 9th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,176.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.