Annual rate of change in urban populations in Uganda
Uganda: Annual rate of change in urban populations was -0.4794 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
-0.4794
World rank
125th
of 144 countries
All-time high
0.9482
in 2010
All-time low
-1.65
in 1990
Years of data
11
1970–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Uganda, 1970–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual rate of change in urban populations in Uganda is -0.4794, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 150.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Uganda peaked at 0.9482 in 2010 and was at its lowest, -1.65, in 1990.
That places Uganda 125th out of 144 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.8263 | — |
| 1975 | -1.36 | -265.1% |
| 1980 | -1.35 | -1.1% |
| 1985 | -0.8949 | -33.7% |
| 1990 | -1.65 | +84.6% |
| 1995 | -0.1985 | -88.0% |
| 2000 | -0.1126 | -43.3% |
| 2005 | -0.3586 | +218.5% |
| 2010 | 0.9482 | -364.4% |
| 2015 | -0.8463 | -189.3% |
| 2020 | -0.4794 | -43.4% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's -0.4794 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.02. (21 countries reporting)
- Uganda's -0.4794 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.3. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.269 | -1.36 | 0.8263 | 2 |
| 1980s | -1.12 | -1.35 | -0.8949 | 2 |
| 1990s | -0.9252 | -1.65 | -0.1985 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.2356 | -0.3586 | -0.1126 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.0509 | -0.8463 | 0.9482 | 2 |
| 2020s | -0.4794 | -0.4794 | -0.4794 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More population data for Uganda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2177 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 87,622 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.53 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8617 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.017 (2100)
- Population density 602.61 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.91 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Uganda?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Uganda was -0.4794 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9482 in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.65 in 1990.
- How does Uganda rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Uganda ranks 125th out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 150.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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