UGANDA
Population
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.
Sources
Elmar Landeninformatie
CIA - World Factbook
BBC - Country Profiles
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