What is the Population of Uruguay?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Uruguay has a population of approximately 3,499,451 people, making it the 133rd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.04% of the world's population. With a land area of 181,034 km², the population density is roughly 19 people per km².
| Population | 3,499,451 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 133rd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.04% |
| Area | 181,034 km² |
| Population density | 19 / km² |
| Demonym | Uruguayan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 3,499,451 | 133rd |
| Croatia | 3,866,233 | 130th |
| Eritrea | 3,607,000 | 131st |
| Mongolia | 3,544,835 | 132nd |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3,422,000 | 134th |
| Qatar | 3,173,024 | 135th |
| Armenia | 3,076,200 | 136th |
Uruguay compared with its neighbours
Uruguay in context
- Uruguay covers 181,034 km², making it the 89th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Argentina, Brazil.
- With 3,499,451 people, Uruguay holds about 0.8% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Uruguay is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Uruguay — FAQ
What is the population of Uruguay?
The population of Uruguay is approximately 3,499,451 (3.5 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Uruguay in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Uruguay at approximately 3,499,451 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Uruguay is the 133rd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Uruguay?
Approximately 3,499,451 people live in Uruguay, making it the 133rd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Uruguay rank by population?
Uruguay is the 133rd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.04%.
What is the population density of Uruguay?
Uruguay has a population density of roughly 19 people per km², based on a land area of 181,034 km².
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