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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Uganda

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population51.38M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$61.99B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.21K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth68.52024 · yearsInternet use8.9%2024 · % of populationForest area11%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
77%

% of people aged 15+·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Uganda2024 · 77%
020.1340.2660.3880.511960199320251991: 56.1%2002: 68.1%2006: 71.4%2010: 73.2%2012: 70.2%2014: 68.5%2016: 69.1%2021: 79%2023: 80.5%2024: 77%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Uganda in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Kampala
Country code
UGA

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