Rank #199 by World Population
🇺🇬Uganda
Uganda has a population of 48,656,601, ranking #199 in the world. The capital is Kampala. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
48,656,601
Population
#199
World Rank
68.3
Life Expectancy
$1,002
GDP Per Capita
Uganda, #199 by world population
Uganda Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Uganda had a population of 7,640,973 in 1960 and 50,015,092 in 2024, a 6.5× growth over 64 years. The peak was 50,015,092 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.98%.
50,015,092
Population (2024)
7,640,973
Population (1960)
50,015,092
Peak (2024)
2.98%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,640,973 |
| 1961 | 7,862,217 |
| 1962 | 8,092,231 |
| 1963 | 8,333,663 |
| 1964 | 8,586,363 |
| 1965 | 8,849,203 |
| 1966 | 9,122,864 |
| 1967 | 9,408,924 |
| 1968 | 9,708,632 |
| 1969 | 10,014,858 |
| 1970 | 10,321,603 |
| 1971 | 10,618,206 |
| 1972 | 10,885,796 |
| 1973 | 11,144,236 |
| 1974 | 11,424,846 |
| 1975 | 11,725,240 |
| 1976 | 12,037,294 |
| 1977 | 12,359,669 |
| 1978 | 12,692,113 |
| 1979 | 13,002,163 |
| 1980 | 13,275,741 |
| 1981 | 13,556,452 |
| 1982 | 13,873,631 |
| 1983 | 14,221,881 |
| 1984 | 14,607,677 |
| 1985 | 15,023,681 |
| 1986 | 15,467,579 |
| 1987 | 15,954,170 |
| 1988 | 16,470,483 |
| 1989 | 17,010,698 |
| 1990 | 17,569,897 |
| 1991 | 18,155,901 |
| 1992 | 18,785,032 |
| 1993 | 19,445,161 |
| 1994 | 20,108,801 |
| 1995 | 20,665,667 |
| 1996 | 21,231,550 |
| 1997 | 21,856,046 |
| 1998 | 22,515,806 |
| 1999 | 23,257,281 |
| 2000 | 24,000,150 |
| 2001 | 24,745,676 |
| 2002 | 25,532,870 |
| 2003 | 26,352,124 |
| 2004 | 27,154,515 |
| 2005 | 27,963,289 |
| 2006 | 28,794,003 |
| 2007 | 29,653,430 |
| 2008 | 30,539,553 |
| 2009 | 31,451,151 |
| 2010 | 32,390,802 |
| 2011 | 33,354,543 |
| 2012 | 34,337,438 |
| 2013 | 35,337,042 |
| 2014 | 36,395,539 |
| 2015 | 37,531,446 |
| 2016 | 38,799,152 |
| 2017 | 40,177,388 |
| 2018 | 41,565,831 |
| 2019 | 42,999,637 |
| 2020 | 44,457,152 |
| 2021 | 45,910,930 |
| 2022 | 47,312,719 |
| 2023 | 48,656,601 |
| 2024 | 50,015,092 |
Demographics
| Population | 48,656,601 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.80% |
| Urban Population | 30.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.28 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 68.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 36.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 80.5% |
Economy & Trade
$1,002
GDP Per Capita
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
42.7
Gini Index (inequality)
33.3%
Trade (% of GDP)
473,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
4.2%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.19
Physicians per 1,000
80.5%
Literacy Rate
36.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
51.5%
Electricity Access
9.6%
Internet Users
66
Mobile Subs per 100
242.7
People per km2
-126,181
Net Migration
Environment
11.0%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Uganda in global context
Uganda is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda has a population of 48,656,601, ranking #199 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.80%.
Life expectancy in Uganda is 68.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 36.2 per 1,000 live births.
Uganda's GDP per capita is $1,002. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
30.6% of Uganda's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 242.7 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Uganda is 80.5%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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