MigrantoImmigrants in Uruguay
150.6K foreign-born residents — the #124 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 71% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 42578 |
| Venezuela | 39689 |
| Spain | 24980 |
| Brazil | 19034 |
| Italy | 11274 |
| Germany | 2129 |
| Chile | 1980 |
| Poland | 1792 |
| Paraguay | 1579 |
| USA | 958 |
| Romania | 939 |
| Portugal | 861 |
| Mexico | 819 |
| France | 722 |
| United Kingdom | 698 |
| Canada | 480 |
| Peru | 137 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 70%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Uruguay.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 49% from 101K to 150.6K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Latin America has shifted from 32.2% to 70.2% since 1990.
Argentina is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Argentina accounts for 28% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 26%.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
21% of the population growth of Uruguay since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 91866 |
| 1995 | 86635 |
| 2000 | 81477 |
| 2005 | 75452 |
| 2010 | 70395 |
| 2015 | 72691 |
| 2020 | 100965 |
| 2024 | 150649 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Argentina | Venezuela | Spain | Brazil | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14559 | 773 | 34478 | 10581 | 15780 |
| 1995 | 17970 | 713 | 29447 | 11084 | 14943 |
| 2000 | 21691 | 659 | 24303 | 11507 | 13403 |
| 2005 | 25992 | 610 | 18858 | 12923 | 8155 |
| 2010 | 26782 | 565 | 15718 | 11978 | 7095 |
| 2015 | 27662 | 583 | 16232 | 12369 | 7327 |
| 2020 | 33022 | 14908 | 19374 | 14762 | 8744 |
| 2024 | 42578 | 39689 | 24980 | 19034 | 11274 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Uruguay as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Uruguay
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Uruguay?
Around 150.6K foreign-born residents live in Uruguay, making it the #124-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Uruguay come from?
Most immigrants in Uruguay come from Argentina, Venezuela and Spain — these three countries account for about 71% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Uruguay are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 4% of the population of Uruguay — that's 150.6K out of a total population of 3.4M.
How has immigration to Uruguay changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Uruguay has grown from 72.7K to 150.6K people, a growth of about 107%.
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