Uganda

Republic of Uganda

"A landlocked East African country known for its mountain gorillas, Lake Victoria, and cultural diversity."

Eastern Africa
UN Member
African Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Kampala

0.32°, 32.55°

Official Languages

English, Swahili

Population

48.66M

Total Area

241.55K km²

Population Density

201.43 people per km²

Currency

Ugandan shilling

Sh

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#31
48,656,601

Total Population+2.8%

2023
#141
68.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#54
26.8%

Urban Population

2023
#19
4.28

Fertility Rate

2023
#186
15.3%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#90
$48.8B

GDP+5.3%

2023
#171
$1.0K

GDP per Capita

2023
#98
3.3%

Inflation

2024
#36
2.9%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#137
42.7

Gini Index

2019

Frequently Asked Questions About Uganda

What is the capital of Uganda?

Uganda's capital city is Kampala.

What is the population of Uganda?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Uganda is approximately 48.66M people. This makes it the 31st most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Uganda?

Uganda spans a total area of approximately 241,550 square kilometers (93,262.94 square miles).

Which continent is Uganda in?

Uganda is located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Uganda?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Uganda is approximately $48.77B USD. This ranks Uganda as the 90th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.