Uganda Population Clock

Uganda population

53,978,584

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.74%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Uganda

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Uganda is 53,978,584, growing at an annual rate of 2.74%. That works out to a net change of approximately 3,752 people per day or 156 per hour.

The population change in Uganda is driven by three components: approximately 1,734,565 births per year and 241,900 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.74% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 4.06 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Uganda is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Uganda?

The current population of Uganda is approximately 53,978,584, growing at 2.74% per year.

How fast is the population of Uganda changing?

By approximately 3,752 people per day, or 156 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Uganda?

Yes. With approximately 1,734,565 births and 241,900 deaths per year, Uganda has a natural population increase of about 1,492,665 people annually.

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