Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uruguay
Uruguay: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 126 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uruguay, 1974–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uruguay is 126, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uruguay peaked at 3,000 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2018.
That places Uruguay 145th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3,000 | — |
| 1975 | 570 | -81.0% |
| 1976 | 1,160 | +103.5% |
| 1980 | 24 | -97.9% |
| 1981 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 525 | +2087.5% |
| 1983 | 25 | -95.2% |
| 1984 | 165 | +560.0% |
| 1985 | 537 | +225.5% |
| 1986 | 47 | -91.2% |
| 1987 | 39 | -17.0% |
| 1988 | 33 | -15.4% |
| 1989 | 203 | +515.2% |
| 1990 | 843 | +315.3% |
| 1991 | 601 | -28.7% |
| 1992 | 431 | -28.3% |
| 1993 | 164 | -61.9% |
| 1994 | 363 | +121.3% |
| 1995 | 263 | -27.5% |
| 1996 | 202 | -23.2% |
| 1997 | 87 | -56.9% |
| 1998 | 72 | -17.2% |
| 1999 | 36 | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 48 | +33.3% |
| 2001 | 45 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 60 | +33.3% |
| 2003 | 59 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 76 | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 107 | +40.8% |
| 2006 | 158 | +47.7% |
| 2007 | 193 | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 194 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 183 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 185 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 183 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 168 | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 144 | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 119 | -17.4% |
| 2015 | 84 | -29.4% |
| 2016 | 23 | -72.6% |
| 2017 | 12 | -47.8% |
| 2018 | 7 | -41.7% |
| 2019 | 15 | +114.3% |
| 2020 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 45 | +200.0% |
| 2022 | 82 | +82.2% |
| 2023 | 93 | +13.4% |
| 2024 | 131 | +40.9% |
| 2025 | 126 | -3.8% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 126 is above the median for high income countries, which is 111, 1.1× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 126 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 559, 23% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +2087.5% | 24 | 525 |
| 1984 | +560.0% | 25 | 165 |
| 1989 | +515.2% | 33 | 203 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,577 | 570 | 3,000 | 3 |
| 1980s | 162.2 | 24 | 537 | 10 |
| 1990s | 306.2 | 36 | 843 | 10 |
| 2000s | 112.3 | 45 | 194 | 10 |
| 2010s | 94 | 7 | 185 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82 | 15 | 131 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 142 Netherlands 159 compare
- 143 Oman 133 compare
- 144 Sweden 128 compare
- 146 Mozambique 119 compare
- 147 Grenada 117 compare
- 147 South Korea 117 compare
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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uruguay?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Uruguay was 126 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 3,000 in 1974.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2018.
- How does Uruguay rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Uruguay ranks 145th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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