2026
Population: 52,761,469
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Summary
Uganda in 2026
As of 2026, Uganda counts an estimated 52,761,470 inhabitants. A decade earlier, in 2016, the population was 38,799,152; it has grown by 36.0% since.
Half of the population is younger than 18.2 years; 42.7% are children under 15 and 2.3% are 65 or older. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.
Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.
Key indicators for Uganda
Population 2050
85,431,202
Population 2100
120,835,192
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
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1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 4.28
In 2023 women in Uganda had on average 4.28 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.
Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 68.3
A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 68.3 years on average (71.1 years for girls, 65.3 for boys).
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.
People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
Migration to and from Uganda
Where immigrants come from (2024)
1,989,185 immigrants live in Uganda, 4.0% of the population.
Where emigrants live (2024)
578,034 people born in Uganda live in other countries.
How Uganda compares with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Median age | Relative size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 52,761,470 | 18.2 | |
| Kenya | 58,636,412 | 21.4 | |
| Mozambique | 36,639,851 | 17.8 | |
| Madagascar | 33,522,052 | 20.4 | |
| Tanzania | 72,563,781 | 18.7 |
Frequently asked questions about Uganda's population
What is the population of Uganda in 2026?
In 2026, Uganda's population is estimated at 52,761,470.
Is Uganda's population growing or shrinking?
Uganda's population grew 36.0% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 85,431,202 by 2050.
How old is the population of Uganda?
Uganda's median age is 18.2 years.
How many children and older people live in Uganda?
2.3% of Uganda's population is 65 or older, and 42.7% is under 15.
What shape is Uganda's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Uganda has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.