Net migration metrics in Uganda
Uganda: Net migration metrics was -126,181 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-126,181
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
225th
of 236 countries
All-time high
123,379
in 2016
All-time low
-242,378
in 1995
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Uganda, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Uganda recorded -126,181 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 28.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Uganda peaked at 123,379 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -242,378, in 1995.
Uganda ranks 225th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | -7,586 | — |
| 1961 | -7,893 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | -6,470 | -18.0% |
| 1963 | -3,058 | -52.7% |
| 1964 | -3,169 | +3.6% |
| 1965 | -3,716 | +17.3% |
| 1966 | -3,021 | -18.7% |
| 1967 | -3,773 | +24.9% |
| 1968 | -3,214 | -14.8% |
| 1969 | -14,548 | +352.6% |
| 1970 | -25,646 | +76.3% |
| 1971 | -42,642 | +66.3% |
| 1972 | -86,409 | +102.6% |
| 1973 | -73,439 | -15.0% |
| 1974 | -51,910 | -29.3% |
| 1975 | -47,359 | -8.8% |
| 1976 | -42,259 | -10.8% |
| 1977 | -37,671 | -10.9% |
| 1978 | -34,606 | -8.1% |
| 1979 | -98,863 | +185.7% |
| 1980 | -105,900 | +7.1% |
| 1981 | -83,010 | -21.6% |
| 1982 | -53,497 | -35.6% |
| 1983 | -45,776 | -14.4% |
| 1984 | -8,818 | -80.7% |
| 1985 | -42,942 | +387.0% |
| 1986 | -19,485 | -54.6% |
| 1987 | -22,415 | +15.0% |
| 1988 | -20,113 | -10.3% |
| 1989 | -12,576 | -37.5% |
| 1990 | -21,688 | +72.5% |
| 1991 | 3,643 | -116.8% |
| 1992 | 24,723 | +578.6% |
| 1993 | 18,349 | -25.8% |
| 1994 | -16,198 | -188.3% |
| 1995 | -242,378 | +1396.3% |
| 1996 | -22,795 | -90.6% |
| 1997 | -155,461 | +582.0% |
| 1998 | 6,277 | -104.0% |
| 1999 | -39,695 | -732.4% |
| 2000 | -52,824 | +33.1% |
| 2001 | -95,956 | +81.7% |
| 2002 | -35,149 | -63.4% |
| 2003 | -96,429 | +174.3% |
| 2004 | -138,770 | +43.9% |
| 2005 | -151,386 | +9.1% |
| 2006 | -156,232 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | -154,773 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | -158,790 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | -164,553 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | -168,322 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | -173,005 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | -175,936 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | -176,579 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | -92,273 | -47.7% |
| 2015 | -62,366 | -32.4% |
| 2016 | 123,379 | -297.8% |
| 2017 | 92,879 | -24.7% |
| 2018 | 60,724 | -34.6% |
| 2019 | 107,210 | +76.6% |
| 2020 | 43,464 | -59.5% |
| 2021 | 43,464 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | -118,843 | -373.4% |
| 2023 | -126,181 | +6.2% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's -126,181 is below the median for low income countries, which is -5,233, 24.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's -126,181 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 31.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Uganda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -1396.3% | -16,198 | -242,378 |
| 1999 | -732.4% | 6,277 | -39,695 |
| 1992 | +578.6% | 3,643 | 24,723 |
| 1997 | -582.0% | -22,795 | -155,461 |
| 1985 | -387.0% | -8,818 | -42,942 |
| 2022 | -373.4% | 43,464 | -118,843 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | -5,645 | -14,548 | -3,021 | 10 |
| 1970s | -54,080 | -98,863 | -25,646 | 10 |
| 1980s | -41,453 | -105,900 | -8,818 | 10 |
| 1990s | -44,522 | -242,378 | 24,723 | 10 |
| 2000s | -120,486 | -164,553 | -35,149 | 10 |
| 2010s | -46,429 | -176,579 | 123,379 | 10 |
| 2020s | -39,524 | -126,181 | 43,464 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in Uganda?
- Net migration metrics in Uganda was -126,181 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 123,379 in 2016.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was -242,378 in 1995.
- How does Uganda rank for net migration metrics?
- Uganda ranks 225th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.5%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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