Uganda
- Capital:
- Kampala
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- UGA
52,761,469
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
52,761,469
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Uganda's population is projected to be 120,644,959 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52,761,469 | 2.82% | 30 |
| 2025 | 51,384,894 | 2.94% | 31 |
| 2020 | 44,457,152 | 3.39% | 34 |
| 2019 | 42,999,637 | 3.45% | 35 |
| 2018 | 41,565,831 | 3.46% | 35 |
| 2017 | 40,177,388 | 3.55% | 35 |
| 2015 | 37,531,446 | 2.99% | 37 |
| 2010 | 32,390,802 | 2.98% | 38 |
| 2005 | 27,963,289 | 3.1% | 40 |
| 2000 | 24,000,150 | 3.04% | 43 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52,761,469 | 2.82% | 30 |
| 2032 | 61,089,056 | 2.44% | 27 |
| 2037 | 67,942,632 | 2.15% | 25 |
| 2042 | 74,730,004 | 1.92% | 23 |
| 2047 | 81,478,502 | 1.74% | 20 |
| 2052 | 87,994,728 | 1.55% | 20 |
| 2057 | 94,115,087 | 1.35% | 20 |
| 2062 | 99,723,532 | 1.16% | 19 |
| 2067 | 104,749,950 | 0.99% | 18 |
| 2072 | 109,144,755 | 0.83% | 18 |
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Kampala has a metropolitan area population of 1,862,258, comprising 3.53%% of Uganda's total population.
As of 2026, Uganda has a total population of 52,761,469, ranking as the 30th most populous nation in the world.
Uganda has a net population change of approximately 3,777 people per day, driven by 4,783 births, 673 deaths, and net emigration of 333 people.
Uganda represents 0.66% of the total global population and 3.33% of Africa's population.
Uganda has a population density of 264.1 people per km² (approximately 683.9 per mi²), making it the 57th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 16.11% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Uganda is Other (32.1%) , followed by Baganda (16.5%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Uganda, comprising 45.1% of the population.