MigrantoUruguayan Diaspora
263.3K Uruguayans live abroad — the #124 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 79% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 91485 |
| Spain | 89340 |
| Brazil | 27225 |
| Australia | 9951 |
| Israel | 7774 |
| Italy | 6681 |
| Canada | 6231 |
| Chile | 5963 |
| Venezuela | 4311 |
| Paraguay | 3379 |
| Mexico | 2946 |
| Panama | 1394 |
| Peru | 1224 |
| Colombia | 746 |
| Mali | 657 |
| Bolivia | 631 |
| Ecuador | 487 |
| Costa Rica | 451 |
| Denmark | 304 |
| Haiti | 289 |
| Portugal | 288 |
| Norway | 276 |
| Dominican Republic | 204 |
| Guatemala | 164 |
| Finland | 148 |
| Greece | 119 |
| Andorra | 115 |
| Luxembourg | 105 |
| El Salvador | 77 |
| Honduras | 68 |
| Hungary | 66 |
| Nicaragua | 39 |
| Belarus | 26 |
| Bulgaria | 23 |
| Slovakia | 20 |
| Lithuania | 18 |
| Bahamas | 18 |
| Iceland | 17 |
| Slovenia | 15 |
| Estonia | 6 |
| Latvia | 3 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
| Guinea | 0 |
| Mongolia | 0 |
| Liechtenstein | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 54%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Uruguay.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 65% to 35%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
Argentina is the primary destination for emigrants
Argentina attracts 35% of all emigrants from Uruguay, while the second-largest destination receives just 34%.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 2.9% to 37.1% since 1990.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 13 residents of Uruguay has emigrated — 263.3K out of 3.4M, representing 7.8% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 178551 |
| 1995 | 186030 |
| 2000 | 202378 |
| 2005 | 256391 |
| 2010 | 272665 |
| 2015 | 256293 |
| 2020 | 259028 |
| 2024 | 263285 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Argentina | Spain | Brazil | Australia | Israel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 115685 | 1251 | 21682 | 11124 | 3812 |
| 1995 | 116507 | 5016 | 22589 | 11053 | 4709 |
| 2000 | 117337 | 17607 | 23987 | 10563 | 5281 |
| 2005 | 117169 | 68829 | 24399 | 10804 | 5776 |
| 2010 | 116525 | 83513 | 23497 | 10621 | 6296 |
| 2015 | 107516 | 73106 | 23712 | 10589 | 6790 |
| 2020 | 98600 | 82123 | 23583 | 10470 | 7318 |
| 2024 | 91485 | 89340 | 27225 | 9951 | 7774 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Uruguay as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Uruguay
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Uruguayans move to?
Most Uruguayans have moved to Argentina, Spain and Brazil — these three countries account for about 79% of all Uruguayans living abroad.
How many Uruguayans live abroad?
Around 263.3K Uruguayans live abroad, making it the #124-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Uruguay lives abroad?
About 8% of the population of Uruguay lives abroad — that's 263.3K out of a total population of 3.4M.
How has emigration from Uruguay changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Uruguay has changed from 256.3K to 263.3K people, a change of about 3%.
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