Uganda Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 30th most populous · Low income
Population right now (estimate)
53,190,906
The population of Uganda is about 53,190,906 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 52.8 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.64% of the world's people.
Uganda is the 30th most populous of 217 countries and territories. Its population is growing fast — about 2.7% a year, roughly 3,872 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 85.4 million. That is 6.9 times its 1960 population of 7.6 million. Population density is 263 people per square kilometre. 32% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
52.8 million
Yearly change
+2.68%
World rank
30th
Share of world
0.64%
Density
263/km²
Land area
200,520 km²
Life expectancy
68.5 yrs
Births per woman
4.17
GDP per capita
$1,206
GDP
$62.0B
Population of Uganda, 1960–2050
Uganda population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,640,973 | — | 38 |
| 1970 | 10,321,603 | +3.06% | 51 |
| 1980 | 13,275,741 | +2.10% | 66 |
| 1990 | 17,569,897 | +3.29% | 88 |
| 2000 | 24,000,150 | +3.19% | 120 |
| 2010 | 32,390,802 | +2.99% | 162 |
| 2020 | 44,457,152 | +3.39% | 222 |
| 2024 | 50,015,092 | +2.79% | 249 |
| 2026proj. | 52,761,469 | +2.68% | 263 |
| 2030proj. | 58,312,940 | +2.44% | 291 |
| 2040proj. | 72,020,418 | +1.91% | 359 |
| 2050proj. | 85,431,202 | +1.55% | 426 |
Uganda vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3.4 times as many people as Uganda. Bangladesh is 5.2 times more densely populated.
Uganda population: questions and answers
What is the population of Uganda in 2026?
About 52,761,469 (52.8 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Uganda's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.68% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Uganda?
About 263 people per km², with a land area of 200,520 km².
What will the population of Uganda be in 2050?
About 85.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Uganda?
Kampala.
What is the life expectancy in Uganda?
68.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.