Which has higher population, Mongolia or Uruguay?

Uruguay, at 2,839 against 2,695 in Mongolia as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and Uruguay?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Mongolia vs Uruguay: Population

Mongolia

2,695

in 2030

Uruguay

2,839

in 2030

Mongolia rank

135th

Uruguay rank

132nd

Population over time

Mongolia
Uruguay

How they compare

Uruguay currently reports 2,839 against 2,695 in Mongolia, a difference of 144.

That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.1 times Mongolia's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Uruguay has been ahead every year.

Mongolia ranks 135th and Uruguay ranks 132nd of 188 countries.

Uruguay has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Mongolia	Uruguay	Difference	Ahead
1990s	1,410	2,391	980.6	Uruguay
2000s	1,769	2,512	742.84	Uruguay
2010s	2,076	2,647	570.9	Uruguay
2020s	2,397	2,774	376.62	Uruguay
2030s	2,695	2,839	143.87	Uruguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Mongolia or Uruguay?: Uruguay, at 2,839 against 2,695 in Mongolia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Mongolia and Uruguay?: 144, with Uruguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and Uruguay?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Mongolia and Uruguay rank globally for population?: Mongolia ranks 135th and Uruguay ranks 132nd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.