Uganda Statistics

Population

51,384,894 people (2025)

Total GDP

$64.3B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$1,340 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.582 (157.)

About Uganda

Uganda is "Pearl of Africa" with source of the Nile River and mountain gorilla habitat. The country has fertile highlands and Lake Victoria shoreline. Ugandan culture emphasizes ethnic diversity, traditional kingdoms, and community values.

The nation has tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Uganda has presidential republic with agricultural economy and coffee production. The country has significant freshwater resources and biodiversity.

Kampala is bustling capital built on seven hills with cultural vibrancy. Uganda has excellent primate tourism including gorillas and chimpanzees. The nation has English as official language with numerous local languages.

Traditional Ugandan culture includes traditional kingdoms, drumming, and ceremonial practices. The country has religious diversity with Christianity majority and traditional beliefs. Ugandan cuisine features matoke, groundnut sauce, and East African flavors.

The population is 48 million with young demographics and agricultural lifestyle. Uganda offers primate tourism, Nile source, and East African authenticity in landlocked pearl.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$64.3B
$57.7B
$51.1B
$44.5B
$37.9B
$37.9B
$37.9B
$42.8B
$47.3B
$51.9B
$56.5B
$64.3B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
21.7%
0-14
21.4%
10.7%
15-24
10.8%
12.2%
25-44
12.5%
4.1%
45-64
4.5%
0.9%
65+
1.3%
Male
Female
%49.6 (25.495.638)
%50.4 (25.889.256)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 120.835.192 +0.03% 604.8
2090 119.267.678 +0.27% 596.9
2080 114.812.179 +0.53% 574.6
2070 107.461.466 +0.83% 537.8
2060 97.542.311 +1.16% 488.2
2050 85.431.202 +1.55% 427.6
2040 72.020.418 +1.91% 360.4
2030 58.312.940 +2.44% 291.8
2025 NOW 51.384.894 +2.74% 257.2
2020 44.457.152 +3.39% 222.5
2015 37.531.446 +3.12% 187.8
2010 32.390.802 +2.99% 162.1
2005 27.963.289 +2.98% 140
2000 24.000.150 +3.19% 120.1
1995 20.665.667 +2.77% 103.4
1990 17.569.897 +3.29% 87.9
1985 15.023.681 +2.85% 75.2
1980 13.275.741 +2.1% 66.4
1975 11.725.240 +2.63% 58.7
1970 10.321.603 +3.06% 51.7
1965 8.849.203 +3.06% 44.3
1960 7.640.973 +2.93% 38.2
1955 6.613.770 +2.88% 33.1
1950 5.750.913 - 28.8

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Geographic Regions

Central Region
9.529.227
Eastern Region
10.179.359
Northern Region
7.304.139
Western Region
8.874.862

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Data Sources

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