UGANDA
Population

Population

The population of Uganda is 350 million (2024). The population density is about 250 inhabitants per square kilometre.

• The natural population growth rate is 3,18%. (2017)
• Birth rate per 1000 inhabitants is 39.6 (2017)
• Death rate per 1000 inhabitants is 4.7 (2017)
• Life expectancy is 69.7 years men 67.5 and women 72 (2017)

Population composition in 2024:

The country has eight larger distinct indigenous peoples including: Baganda 16.5%, Banyankole 9.6%, Basogo 8.8%, Iteso 7%, Langi 6.3%, Bagisu 4.9%, Acholi 4.4%, Lugbara 3.4%. There are also mixed groups and non-African residents.

Language

The official language of Uganda is English. In addition, Luganda, Swahili and many local languages are spoken.

Religion

The most common religion in Uganda is Christianity 66%. Half belong to the Roman Catholic Church, the other half are Protestant.

16% of Ugandans are Muslim and 18% practice an indigenous religion.

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Sources

Elmar Landeninformatie

CIA - World Factbook

BBC - Country Profiles

Last updated February 2026
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