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Uganda· by the numbers

52,252,609
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing51,384,894 (World Bank, 2025) + +1,369,802/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 160 on Earth

Uganda's population is 51,384,894 (2025) — the 31st-largest in the world and the 9th-largest in Africa, growing by about 1,369,802 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Uganda Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#31 of 217
51,384,894
Area
236,040 km²
256.3 km² land area
GDP#88 of 186
$62.0B
GDP / capita
$1,206
2025
#88 economy overall
Price level#152 of 200
33 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.63%
1 in 160 people on Earth lives in Uganda

Uganda in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population51,384,894 people
#31 / 217
GDP$62.0B
#88 / 186
Average income$1,120 GNI per person
#166 / 182
Life expectancy68.5 years
#166 / 217
Average height168.7 cm (male)
#156 / 200
Median age16.5 years, half older
#212 / 220
Cleanest air31.21 µg/m³ PM2.5
#155 / 200
Safest countries9 homicides / 100k
#152 / 196
Most dangerous9 homicides / 100k
#44 / 196
Internet users8.9% of population online
#181 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Uganda's Population Growth

Yes — Uganda's population rose by 1,369,802 people (+2.74%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 4.2 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Uganda Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
256.3 people / km²
200,520 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
16.5 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
68.5 years
M 65.5 · F 71.4
Average height2019
168.7 cm (male)
female 158.5 cm
Homicide rate2023
9.0 per 100,000
#152 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
31.2 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
31.9 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
4.2 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−119,059 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
2.2 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 25,495,637Female — 25,889,256
0-4 · Male: 4,130,7810-4 · Female: 4,042,2850-45-9 · Male: 3,706,1225-9 · Female: 3,639,1795-910-14 · Male: 3,334,31910-14 · Female: 3,299,93910-1415-19 · Male: 2,964,18515-19 · Female: 2,961,24815-1920-24 · Male: 2,548,63820-24 · Female: 2,569,11320-2425-29 · Male: 2,174,46725-29 · Female: 2,202,35425-2930-34 · Male: 1,774,27530-34 · Female: 1,810,00430-3435-39 · Male: 1,342,96635-39 · Female: 1,382,58935-3940-44 · Male: 968,29240-44 · Female: 1,005,96240-4445-49 · Male: 743,81545-49 · Female: 782,63245-4950-54 · Male: 593,47650-54 · Female: 638,96550-5455-59 · Male: 447,48555-59 · Female: 502,83355-5960-64 · Male: 304,57660-64 · Female: 369,28060-6465-69 · Male: 201,88965-69 · Female: 265,57965-6970-74 · Male: 129,95370-74 · Female: 185,28170-7475-79 · Male: 74,49575-79 · Female: 111,57375-7980+ · Male: 55,90380+ · Female: 120,44080+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Kampala
1,680,600
2
Nansana
532,800
3
Kira
462,900
4
Bunamwaya
413,400
5
Kyengera
285,400
6
Mbarara
221,300
7
Kasangati
207,800
8
Mukono
191,300
9
Njeru
178,800
10
Gulu
177,400
11
Katabi
154,300
12
Kajansi
135,600

Where is Uganda Located?

Capital
Kampala
Currency
Shilling (UGX)
Language(s)
English, LG, Swahili, Arabic
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
200,520 km²
Area (GeoNames)
236,040 km²
Borders
5 countries
Shares a border with
TanzaniaKenyaSouth SudanDR CongoRwanda

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Uganda?

Uganda's population is 51,384,894 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #31 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Uganda?

51,384,894 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Uganda's population density?

256.3 people per km², based on a land area of 200,520 km².

What is Uganda ranked in population worldwide?

#31 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Uganda?

68.5 years on average (2024) — 65.5 for men, 71.4 for women.

What is Uganda's GDP?

$62.0B, ranking #88 of 186 economies we track — $1,206 per capita.

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