Who moves to Uruguay
150.6K people have chosen Uruguay for relocation — #124 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Uruguay? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
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 |
| United States | 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