What is the population of Uganda?

The population of Uganda is projected to reach approximately 52,761,469 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Uganda?

Life expectancy at birth in Uganda is projected to be 68.9 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Uganda?

The total fertility rate in Uganda is projected to be 3.97 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Uganda?

The median age in Uganda is projected to be 17.1 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Uganda?

Uganda's population is projected to be 42.7% children (0-14 years), 55.1% working age (15-64 years), and 2.3% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Uganda?

Uganda's GDP is $73.4 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Uganda?

The GDP per capita in Uganda is $4,192 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Uganda?

The inflation rate in Uganda is 4.0% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Uganda

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

4,782

Deaths today

672

Net emigration today

334

As of today, Uganda has approximately 52,761,469 people. Estimated births today: 4,782; deaths: 672.

Watch Uganda's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(27)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Kampala★ Capital	Kampala	5.01M	828	6,056
2	Mbale City	Mbale	403.4K	115	3,508
3	Bukalasi	Bududa	375.2K	164	2,288
4	Jinja	Jinja	274.0K	81	3,400
5	Mbarara	Mbarara	237.7K	48	4,993
6	Arua	Arua	234.3K	52	4,524
7	Gulu	Gulu	202.9K	49	4,140
8	Masaka	Masaka	167.7K	40	4,193
9	Iganga	Luuka	158.4K	32	4,918
10	Buligenyi	Bulambuli	155.5K	66	2,370
11	Lira	Lira	144.7K	35	4,087
12	Busia	Busia	126.5K	23	5,596
13	Bwera	Kasese	123.5K	42	2,970
14	Kasese	Kasese	104.4K	19	5,438
15	Hoima	Hoima	92.5K	21	4,321
16	Koboko	Koboko	89.6K	20	4,525
17	Soroti	Soroti	87.5K	25	3,444
18	Mubende	Mubende	79.2K	13	5,911
19	Mityana	Mityana	73.9K	18	4,201
20	Fort Portal	Kabarole	66.8K	24	2,784
21	Masindi	Masindi	65.5K	21	3,181
22	Yumbe	Yumbe	64.4K	17	3,877
23	Lugazi	Mukono	63.9K	11	5,708
24	Njeru	Buikwe	61.8K	10	6,437
25	Luweero	Luweero	60.9K	14	4,352
26	Kabale	Kabale	58.6K	20	2,987
27	Adjumani	Adjumani	55.9K	15	3,628

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Uganda?: The population of Uganda is projected to reach approximately 52,761,469 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Uganda?: Life expectancy at birth in Uganda is projected to be 68.9 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Uganda?: The total fertility rate in Uganda is projected to be 3.97 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Uganda?: The median age in Uganda is projected to be 17.1 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Uganda?: Uganda's population is projected to be 42.7% children (0-14 years), 55.1% working age (15-64 years), and 2.3% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Uganda?: Uganda's GDP is $73.4 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Uganda?: The GDP per capita in Uganda is $4,192 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Uganda?: The inflation rate in Uganda is 4.0% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

4,782

Deaths today

672

Net emigration today

334

As of today, Uganda has approximately 52,761,469 people. Estimated births today: 4,782; deaths: 672.

Watch Uganda's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(27)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Kampala★ Capital	Kampala	5.01M	828	6,056
2	Mbale City	Mbale	403.4K	115	3,508
3	Bukalasi	Bududa	375.2K	164	2,288
4	Jinja	Jinja	274.0K	81	3,400
5	Mbarara	Mbarara	237.7K	48	4,993
6	Arua	Arua	234.3K	52	4,524
7	Gulu	Gulu	202.9K	49	4,140
8	Masaka	Masaka	167.7K	40	4,193
9	Iganga	Luuka	158.4K	32	4,918
10	Buligenyi	Bulambuli	155.5K	66	2,370
11	Lira	Lira	144.7K	35	4,087
12	Busia	Busia	126.5K	23	5,596
13	Bwera	Kasese	123.5K	42	2,970
14	Kasese	Kasese	104.4K	19	5,438
15	Hoima	Hoima	92.5K	21	4,321
16	Koboko	Koboko	89.6K	20	4,525
17	Soroti	Soroti	87.5K	25	3,444
18	Mubende	Mubende	79.2K	13	5,911
19	Mityana	Mityana	73.9K	18	4,201
20	Fort Portal	Kabarole	66.8K	24	2,784
21	Masindi	Masindi	65.5K	21	3,181
22	Yumbe	Yumbe	64.4K	17	3,877
23	Lugazi	Mukono	63.9K	11	5,708
24	Njeru	Buikwe	61.8K	10	6,437
25	Luweero	Luweero	60.9K	14	4,352
26	Kabale	Kabale	58.6K	20	2,987
27	Adjumani	Adjumani	55.9K	15	3,628

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Uganda?: The population of Uganda is projected to reach approximately 52,761,469 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Uganda?: Life expectancy at birth in Uganda is projected to be 68.9 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Uganda?: The total fertility rate in Uganda is projected to be 3.97 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Uganda?: The median age in Uganda is projected to be 17.1 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Uganda?: Uganda's population is projected to be 42.7% children (0-14 years), 55.1% working age (15-64 years), and 2.3% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Uganda?: Uganda's GDP is $73.4 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Uganda?: The GDP per capita in Uganda is $4,192 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Uganda?: The inflation rate in Uganda is 4.0% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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