UGANDA
Population

Population

The population of Uganda is 39,570,125 (2017). The population density is about 164 inhabitants per square kilometre.

• The natural population growth rate is 3,2%. (2017)
• Birth rate per 1000 inhabitants is 42.9 (2017)
• Death rate per 1000 inhabitants is 10.2 (2017)
• Life expectancy is 55.9 years men 54.4 and women 57.3 (2017)

Population composition in 2017:

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 2025
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