Migrant populations in Uganda
Uganda: Migrant populations was 2.06 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.06 million
World rank
38th
of 228 countries
All-time high
2.06 million
in 2024
All-time low
515,055
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Uganda, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 2.06 million for migrant populations in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Uganda peaked at 2.06 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 515,055, in 2010.
Uganda ranks 38th of 228 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Migrant populations in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 560,570 | — |
| 1995 | 666,211 | +18.8% |
| 2000 | 624,296 | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 637,596 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 515,055 | -19.2% |
| 2015 | 823,181 | +59.8% |
| 2020 | 1.78 million | +115.8% |
| 2024 | 2.06 million | +15.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 2.06 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 5.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 2.06 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 6.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 613,390 | 560,570 | 666,211 | 2 |
| 2000s | 630,946 | 624,296 | 637,596 | 2 |
| 2010s | 669,118 | 515,055 | 823,181 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.92 million | 1.78 million | 2.06 million | 2 |
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 migrant populations in Uganda?
- Migrant populations in Uganda was 2.06 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.06 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 515,055 in 2010.
- How does Uganda rank for migrant populations?
- Uganda ranks 38th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. 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 Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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