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As a result of the low birth rate, high life expectancy, and relatively high rate of emigration of younger people, Uruguay's population is quite mature. In 2006, the country had a birth rate of 13.91 births per thousand population, lower than neighboring countries Argentina (16.73 births/1000 population)[3] and Brazil (16.56 births/1,000 ...
Pages in category "Ethnic groups in Uruguay" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. ... Romani people in Uruguay; U. Uruguayans; V.
A 1996 census identified that 12,600 people in Uruguay were Amerindian descendants. In 2006, a census confirmed that there were 115,118 Uruguayans that descended from one Amerindian ethnic group, the Charrúas, reaching up to 4% of the country's population.
Uruguay's relative economic stability, higher wages and job security, and vaunted public education system make it an attractive de Uruguay's migrant population grows for first time in a century ...
[3] [4] People of African descent first started arriving to Uruguay during Spanish colonization, which imported many as slaves. [4] Following the abolition of slavery in the mid-19th century, Afro-Uruguayans continued to face widespread discrimination. [4] Afro-Uruguayan groups seeking political advancement first began to organize in the 1930s. [4]
Uruguay has won the Copa América (an international tournament for South American nations and guests) 15 times, such as Argentina, the last one in 2011. Uruguay has by far the smallest population of any country that has won a World Cup. [185] Despite their early success, they missed three World Cups in four attempts from 1994 to 2006. [185]
Pages in category "Demographics of Uruguay" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
French: Making up 10% of Uruguay's population (c. 300,000), Frenchmen began immigrating to South America during the 1800s. French Uruguayans are the third largest ancestry group in Uruguay, behind Spaniards and Italians. Ever since French immigrants entered Uruguay, French influence has always been strong in Uruguayan culture.