Ireland vs Uruguay: Total population in extreme poverty
Ireland
4,372
in 2023
Uruguay
5,661
in 2024
Ireland rank
108th
Uruguay rank
106th
Total population in extreme poverty over time
- Ireland
- Uruguay
How they compare
Uruguay currently reports 5,661 against 4,372 in Ireland, a difference of 1,289.
That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.3 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Uruguay ahead.
Ireland ranks 108th and Uruguay ranks 106th of 120 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Uruguay in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,267 | 21,544 | 6,277 | Uruguay |
| 2010s | 20,337 | 6,723 | 13,614 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 7,686 | 7,132 | 553.5 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in extreme poverty, Ireland or Uruguay?
- Uruguay, at 5,661 against 4,372 in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total population in extreme poverty between Ireland and Uruguay?
- 1,289, with Uruguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Uruguay?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Uruguay rank globally for total population in extreme poverty?
- Ireland ranks 108th and Uruguay ranks 106th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Total population in extreme poverty. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.