Population by age group in Uganda
Uganda: Population by age group was 1.05 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.05 million
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
72nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.05 million
in 2023
All-time low
148,131
in 1957
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Uganda, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, population by age group in Uganda stood at 1.05 million. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Uganda peaked at 1.05 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 148,131, in 1957.
That places Uganda 72nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by age group in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 164,048 | — |
| 1951 | 160,700 | -2.0% |
| 1952 | 157,701 | -1.9% |
| 1953 | 154,998 | -1.7% |
| 1954 | 152,536 | -1.6% |
| 1955 | 150,288 | -1.5% |
| 1956 | 148,651 | -1.1% |
| 1957 | 148,131 | -0.3% |
| 1958 | 149,091 | +0.6% |
| 1959 | 152,563 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 158,360 | +3.8% |
| 1961 | 165,312 | +4.4% |
| 1962 | 173,139 | +4.7% |
| 1963 | 181,799 | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 191,210 | +5.2% |
| 1965 | 201,315 | +5.3% |
| 1966 | 212,076 | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 223,519 | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 235,671 | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 248,362 | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 261,435 | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 274,134 | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 286,081 | +4.4% |
| 1973 | 298,702 | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 312,289 | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 326,661 | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 341,907 | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 357,499 | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 372,937 | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 387,332 | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 400,619 | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 413,740 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 427,022 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 440,190 | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 453,502 | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 467,323 | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 481,489 | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 495,883 | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 510,249 | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 524,227 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 537,619 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 550,622 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 563,539 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 575,910 | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 586,956 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 594,011 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 600,099 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 606,308 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 611,844 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 617,741 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 622,047 | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 624,956 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 627,446 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 629,317 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 629,612 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 629,233 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 628,812 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 628,717 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 629,158 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 631,241 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 635,938 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 643,514 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 654,953 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 671,735 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 696,104 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 725,912 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 759,482 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 796,414 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 834,485 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 874,844 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 915,726 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 956,607 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 999,714 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 1.05 million | +4.6% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 1.05 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 571,728, 1.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 1.05 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 418,208, 2.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 153,871 | 148,131 | 164,048 | 10 |
| 1960s | 199,076 | 158,360 | 248,362 | 10 |
| 1970s | 321,898 | 261,435 | 387,332 | 10 |
| 1980s | 461,424 | 400,619 | 524,227 | 10 |
| 1990s | 584,465 | 537,619 | 617,741 | 10 |
| 2000s | 628,054 | 622,047 | 631,241 | 10 |
| 2010s | 729,338 | 635,938 | 874,844 | 10 |
| 2020s | 979,344 | 915,726 | 1.05 million | 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 population by age group in Uganda?
- Population by age group in Uganda was 1.05 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 148,131 in 1957.
- How does Uganda rank for population by age group?
- Uganda ranks 72nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.6%. 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 Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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