The total population in Uganda was estimated at 48.7 million people in 2023, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Uganda Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Total current population for Uganda in 2025 is 51,284,671, a 2.72% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Uganda in 2024 was <strong>49,924,252</strong>, a <strong>2.61% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Uganda in 2023 was <strong>48,656,601</strong>, a <strong>2.84% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Uganda in 2022 was <strong>47,312,719</strong>, a <strong>3.05% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Population, female in Uganda was reported at 24533989 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The total population of Uganda was estimated at approximately 46.62 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 35.36 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 10.68 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Uganda population density for 2022 was 235.95, a 3.05% increase from 2021.

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<li>Uganda population density for 2021 was <strong>228.96</strong>, a <strong>3.27% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Uganda population density for 2020 was <strong>221.71</strong>, a <strong>3.39% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Uganda population density for 2019 was <strong>214.44</strong>, a <strong>3.45% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

Population growth (annual %) in Uganda was reported at 2.8008 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Kampala, Uganda metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Uganda was reported at 43.24 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Uganda rural population for 2023 was 35,576,357, a 1.97% increase from 2022.

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<li>Uganda rural population for 2022 was <strong>34,889,566</strong>, a <strong>2.21% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Uganda rural population for 2021 was <strong>34,136,762</strong>, a <strong>2.44% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Uganda rural population for 2020 was <strong>33,323,884</strong>, a <strong>2.58% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Population, male in Uganda was reported at 24122612 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for U.S. Exports of Goods by F.A.S. Basis to Uganda (EXP7780) from Jan 1992 to Apr 2025 about Uganda, exports, goods, and USA.

Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, % female in Uganda was reported at 48.02 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, % female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population, total in Uganda was reported at 48656601 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Urban population in Uganda was reported at 13025859 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Urban population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

School age population, lower secondary education, male (number) in Uganda was reported at 2307374 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population of the official age for lower secondary education, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

School age population, pre-primary education, both sexes (number) in Uganda was reported at 4434842 Persons in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population of the official age for pre-primary education, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. As of 2024, the country counted over 232.6 million individuals, whereas Ethiopia, which ranked second, has around 132 million inhabitants. Egypt registered the largest population in North Africa, reaching nearly 116 million people. In terms of inhabitants per square kilometer, Nigeria only ranks seventh, while Mauritius has the highest population density on the whole African continent. The fastest-growing world region Africa is the second most populous continent in the world, after Asia. Nevertheless, Africa records the highest growth rate worldwide, with figures rising by over two percent every year. In some countries, such as Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad, the population increase peaks at over three percent. With so many births, Africa is also the youngest continent in the world. However, this coincides with a low life expectancy. African cities on the rise The last decades have seen high urbanization rates in Asia, mainly in China and India. However, African cities are currently growing at larger rates. Indeed, most of the fastest-growing cities in the world are located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Gwagwalada, in Nigeria, and Kabinda, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ranked first worldwide. By 2035, instead, Africa's fastest-growing cities are forecast to be Bujumbura, in Burundi, and Zinder, Nigeria.

Population ages 70-74, male (% of male population) in Uganda was reported at 0.50144 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population ages 70-74, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, total in Uganda was reported at 21378767 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, female in Uganda was reported at 10609428 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Population ages 0-14, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.