Uruguay Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 133rd most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
3,381,824
The population of Uruguay is about 3,381,824 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 3.4 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.04% of the world's people.
Uruguay is ranked 133rd of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.06% a year. It peaked around 2020 at 3.4 million and is projected to fall to 3.3 million by 2050. Since 1960 (2.5 million) it has grown by 34%. Population density is 19 people per square kilometre. 96% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
3.4 million
Yearly change
−0.06%
World rank
133rd
Share of world
0.04%
Density
19/km²
Land area
175,016 km²
Life expectancy
78.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.40
GDP per capita
$25,216
GDP
$85.3B
Population of Uruguay, 1960–2050
Uruguay population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,529,957 | — | 14 |
| 1970 | 2,790,807 | +0.61% | 16 |
| 1980 | 2,951,953 | +0.41% | 17 |
| 1990 | 3,104,403 | +0.59% | 18 |
| 2000 | 3,266,206 | +0.37% | 19 |
| 2010 | 3,318,580 | +0.26% | 19 |
| 2020 | 3,398,968 | +0.05% | 19 |
| 2024 | 3,386,588 | −0.04% | 19 |
| 2026proj. | 3,382,537 | −0.06% | 19 |
| 2030proj. | 3,372,887 | −0.08% | 19 |
| 2040proj. | 3,336,459 | −0.16% | 19 |
| 2050proj. | 3,254,354 | −0.33% | 19 |
Uruguay vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 52.6 times as many people as Uruguay. Bangladesh is 70.7 times more densely populated.
Uruguay population: questions and answers
What is the population of Uruguay in 2026?
About 3,382,537 (3.4 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Uruguay's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.06% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Uruguay?
About 19 people per km², with a land area of 175,016 km².
What will the population of Uruguay be in 2050?
About 3.3 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Uruguay?
Montevideo.
What is the life expectancy in Uruguay?
78.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.