🇪🇸 Spain

Spain diaspora in Uruguay

People from Spain in Uruguay meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Spain live in Uruguay?

According to the United Nations, 25,000 people from Spain live in Uruguay.

In total, 1,590,000 people from Spain live abroad, and about 2% of them live in Uruguay.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Spain in Uruguay

No community for people from Spain exists in Uruguay on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Montevideo, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Spain community in Uruguay

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Spain live in Uruguay?

According to the UN, about 25,000 people from Spain live in Uruguay. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Spain live in in Uruguay?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Spain in Uruguay?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Uruguay?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Italy, and Germany.

When is the Spain national day?

Spanish National Day falls on October 12. In Uruguay too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Spain diaspora also lives in France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.