Net migration metrics in Uruguay
Uruguay: Net migration metrics was -1,501 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-1,501
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
144th
of 236 countries
All-time high
3,985
in 1957
All-time low
-17,105
in 2003
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Uruguay, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Uruguay is -1,501, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 73.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Uruguay peaked at 3,985 in 1957 and was at its lowest, -17,105, in 2003.
Uruguay ranks 144th of 236 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 metrics in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -2,259 | — |
| 1951 | -155 | -93.1% |
| 1952 | 1,394 | -999.4% |
| 1953 | 2,498 | +79.2% |
| 1954 | 3,242 | +29.8% |
| 1955 | 3,691 | +13.8% |
| 1956 | 3,922 | +6.3% |
| 1957 | 3,985 | +1.6% |
| 1958 | 3,911 | -1.9% |
| 1959 | 3,209 | -17.9% |
| 1960 | 2,057 | -35.9% |
| 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% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's -1,501 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,173. (85 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's -1,501 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -194.5, 7.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | +999.4% | -155 | 1,394 |
| 1962 | -188.6% | 703 | -623 |
| 1963 | -174.0% | -623 | -1,707 |
| 1951 | +93.1% | -2,259 | -155 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,344 | -2,259 | 3,985 | 10 |
| 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 | -1,492 | -1,501 | -1,482 | 4 |
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More population data for Uruguay
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,337 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.0062 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.02 (2100)
- Population density 12.83 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 78,530 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Uruguay?
- Net migration metrics in Uruguay was -1,501 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 3,985 in 1957.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -17,105 in 2003.
- How does Uruguay rank for net migration metrics?
- Uruguay ranks 144th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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