Uruguay: Population growth (annual %)
In , Uruguay's Population growth (annual %) was -0.04.
That's up 47.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Uruguay ranks #180 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #37 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.35
- Trough
- -0.17
- 1-year change
- +47.2%
- 5-year change
- -156.0%
- 10-year change
- -113.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.0441 | |
| -0.0836 | |
| -0.1704 | |
| -0.0669 | |
| 0.0519 | |
| 0.0787 | |
| 0.1797 | |
| 0.2705 | |
| 0.3339 | |
| 0.3475 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Uruguay's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Uruguay's Population growth (annual %) was -0.04, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Uruguay's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Uruguay's Population growth (annual %) rose 47.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Uruguay rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Uruguay ranked #180 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Uruguay's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Uruguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #37 of 42.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.