Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Uruguay
Uruguay: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 40.86 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Uruguay, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 40.86 % change on previous year for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 204.6% on the previous year and up 335.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Uruguay peaked at 560 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -95.24 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places Uruguay 38th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 103.51 % change on previous year | -227.8% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | -95.24 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 560 % change on previous year | -688.0% |
| 1985 | 225.46 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 1986 | -91.25 % change on previous year | -140.5% |
| 1987 | -17.02 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 1988 | -15.38 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1989 | 515.15 % change on previous year | -3448.5% |
| 1990 | 315.27 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 1991 | -28.71 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 1992 | -28.29 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1993 | -61.95 % change on previous year | +119.0% |
| 1994 | 121.34 % change on previous year | -295.9% |
| 1995 | -27.55 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 1996 | -23.19 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 1997 | -56.93 % change on previous year | +145.5% |
| 1998 | -17.24 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 1999 | -50 % change on previous year | +190.0% |
| 2000 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -166.7% |
| 2001 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -118.8% |
| 2002 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -633.3% |
| 2003 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 2004 | 28.81 % change on previous year | -1828.8% |
| 2005 | 40.79 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 2006 | 47.66 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 22.15 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 2008 | 0.5181 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 2009 | -5.67 % change on previous year | -1194.3% |
| 2010 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 2011 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -198.9% |
| 2012 | -8.2 % change on previous year | +658.2% |
| 2013 | -14.29 % change on previous year | +74.3% |
| 2014 | -17.36 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 2015 | -29.41 % change on previous year | +69.4% |
| 2016 | -72.62 % change on previous year | +146.9% |
| 2017 | -47.83 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2018 | -41.67 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2019 | 114.29 % change on previous year | -374.3% |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 200 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 82.22 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 2023 | 13.41 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 2024 | 40.86 % change on previous year | +204.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 40.86 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.56 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 40.86 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 27.39 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +3448.5% | -15.38 % change on previous year | 515.15 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +1828.8% | -1.67 % change on previous year | 28.81 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | -1194.3% | 0.5181 % change on previous year | -5.67 % change on previous year |
| 1984 | +688.0% | -95.24 % change on previous year | 560 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.25 % change on previous year | -81 % change on previous year | 103.51 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 135.21 % change on previous year | -95.24 % change on previous year | 560 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 14.28 % change on previous year | -61.95 % change on previous year | 315.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.3 % change on previous year | -6.25 % change on previous year | 47.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -11.71 % change on previous year | -72.62 % change on previous year | 114.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.3 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 35 Panama 42.92 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Grenada 42.86 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Mali 42.17 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Sudan 39.91 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Turkmenistan 39.61 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Barbados 39.26 % change on previous year 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)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Population density 12.83 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 78,530 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Uruguay?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Uruguay was 40.86 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 560 % change on previous year in 1984.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -95.24 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Uruguay rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- Uruguay ranks 38th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 335.4%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Refugees by country of origin UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.