Uganda has experienced rapid population growth over the past several decades, making it one of the fastest-growing countries in Africa. According to recent estimates, the population surpassed 45 million in 2023, up from about 24 million in 2000. This growth is driven by a high fertility rate—averaging around 5 children per woman—and a relatively young population, with nearly half of Ugandans under the age of 15. While this youthful demographic offers potential for economic development, it also poses significant challenges for the country in terms of providing adequate education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. If current trends continue, Uganda’s population is projected to double by 2050, further intensifying the need for sustainable development strategies.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,521,758 | 28 |
| 1955 | 6,317,454 | 32.1 |
| 1960 | 7,261,862 | 36.8 |
| 1965 | 8,389,294 | 42.6 |
| 1970 | 9,721,318 | 49.3 |
| 1975 | 10,805,057 | 54.8 |
| 1980 | 12,106,227 | 61.4 |
| 1985 | 13,930,262 | 70.7 |
| 1990 | 16,732,373 | 84.9 |
| 1995 | 19,822,690 | 100.6 |
| 2000 | 23,192,143 | 117.7 |
| 2005 | 27,031,475 | 137.1 |
| 2010 | 31,002,201 | 157.3 |
| 2015 | 36,111,900 | 183.2 |
| 2020 | 43,249,944 | 219.4 |
| 2022 | 46,205,893 | 234.4 |
| 2023 | 47,729,952 | 242.2 |
| 2024 | 49,283,041 | 250 |
| 2025 | 50,863,850 | 258.1 |
| 2030 | 59,136,233 | 300 |
| 2035 | 67,953,747 | 344.8 |
| 2040 | 77,275,388 | 392.1 |
| 2045 | 87,001,576 | 441.4 |
| 2050 | 96,972,729 | 492 |
| 2055 | 107,247,846 | 544.1 |
| 2060 | 117,847,348 | 597.9 |
| 2065 | 128,491,684 | 651.9 |
| 2070 | 138,929,905 | 704.9 |
| 2075 | 148,956,622 | 755.7 |
| 2080 | 158,398,034 | 803.6 |
| 2085 | 167,081,014 | 847.7 |
| 2090 | 174,811,041 | 886.9 |
| 2095 | 181,364,074 | 920.2 |
| 2100 | 186,514,755 | 946.3 |
Data from US Census International Database