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In 2026, Uruguay sees net emigration of 1,413 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 160,064, about 4.7% of the total. Since 1950, it has lost a cumulative 518,175 people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
-1,413
Net migration rate
-0.4 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
160,064
Migration flows in Uruguay are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 4.7% of the population.