Uruguay Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Uruguay's birth rate was 9.2 in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's birth rate stood at 9.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.2 by 2025. Uruguay ranked 162nd globally.
Uruguay's birth rate has exhibited a marked decline over the past six and a half decades, with a significant drop from the all-time peak of 21.83 children per 1,000 people in 1962 to the current rate of 9.24, a level tied with Serbia. This decline is part of a broader global trend, with Uruguay ranking 162nd globally in terms of birth rate as of 2025. The country's birth rate has been steadily decreasing since the 1960s, with the earliest recorded rate being 21.80 in 1960. In comparison, Argentina, Uruguay's peer in the region, has a birth rate of 9.26, highlighting the similar demographic trends in the region. The decreasing birth rate may be attributed to various factors, including urbanization, education, and access to family planning services. Looking ahead, if Uruguay experiences an increase in the number of women of reproductive age or a shift in family planning policies, it could potentially alter the trajectory of its birth rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.2 | −0.6 | #162 |
| 2023 | 9.9 | −0.1 | #57 |
| 2022 | 10.0 | −0.1 | #57 |
| 2021 | 10.1 | −0.3 | #47 |
| 2020 | 10.4 | −0.5 | #57 |
| 2019 | 10.9 | −0.8 | #59 |
| 2018 | 11.7 | −1.0 | #69 |
| 2017 | 12.7 | −1.0 | #81 |
| 2016 | 13.7 | −0.6 | #86 |
| 2015 | 14.3 | +0.1 | #86 |
| 2014 | 14.2 | −0.1 | #83 |
| 2013 | 14.3 | +0.1 | #85 |
| 2012 | 14.2 | +0.2 | #82 |
| 2011 | 14.1 | −0.2 | #75 |
| 2010 | 14.2 | −0.1 | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's birth rate was 9.2 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
Uruguay's birth rate peaked at 21.8 in 1962.
The lowest birth rate in Uruguay was 9.2 in 2025.
Uruguay ranks 162nd globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uruguay's birth rate is projected to reach 9.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Uruguay in 2025 was 9.2. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_birth-rate,
title = {Uruguay Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}