Uruguay
- Capital:
- Montevideo
- Continent:
- South America
- Region(s):
- South America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Montevideo, Canelones, Maldonado
- Abbreviation:
- URY
3,382,537
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
3,382,537
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Uruguay's population is projected to be 2,315,779 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,382,537 | -0.08% | 134 |
| 2025 | 3,384,688 | -0.08% | 134 |
| 2020 | 3,398,968 | 0.05% | 132 |
| 2019 | 3,397,206 | 0.08% | 132 |
| 2018 | 3,394,534 | 0.18% | 132 |
| 2017 | 3,388,438 | 0.27% | 133 |
| 2015 | 3,368,017 | 0.3% | 134 |
| 2010 | 3,318,580 | 0.2% | 133 |
| 2005 | 3,285,771 | 0.12% | 133 |
| 2000 | 3,266,206 | 0.48% | 129 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,382,537 | -0.08% | 134 |
| 2032 | 3,367,540 | -0.07% | 136 |
| 2037 | 3,350,732 | -0.1% | 137 |
| 2042 | 3,324,635 | -0.16% | 138 |
| 2047 | 3,285,154 | -0.24% | 140 |
| 2052 | 3,230,535 | -0.34% | 140 |
| 2057 | 3,158,983 | -0.45% | 140 |
| 2062 | 3,074,662 | -0.54% | 141 |
| 2067 | 2,984,501 | -0.59% | 141 |
| 2072 | 2,888,392 | -0.65% | 141 |
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Montevideo has a metropolitan area population of 1,285,414, comprising 38%% of Uruguay's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montevideo | 1,285,414 | 38% |
| 2 | Canelones | 628,474 | 18.58% |
| 3 | Maldonado | 224,587 | 6.64% |
| 4 | Salto | 138,111 | 4.08% |
| 5 | Colonia | 137,993 | 4.08% |
| 6 | Paysandú | 123,079 | 3.64% |
| 7 | San José | 122,184 | 3.61% |
| 8 | Rivera | 110,006 | 3.25% |
| 9 | Tacuarembó | 96,720 | 2.86% |
| 10 | Cerro Largo | 91,481 | 2.7% |
As of 2026, Uruguay has a total population of 3,382,537, ranking as the 134th most populous nation in the world.
Uruguay has a net population change of approximately -6 people per day, driven by 90 births, 92 deaths, and net emigration of 4 people.
Uruguay represents 0.04% of the total global population and 0.77% of South America's population.
Uruguay has a population density of 19.3 people per km² (approximately 50.1 per mi²), making it the 200th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Uruguay is White (87.7%) , followed by none or Unspecified (5%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Uruguay, comprising 42% of the population.