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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
Safely managed drinking water
18.1%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Uganda2024 · 18.1%
04.529.0513.5718.11960199320252000: 2.6%2001: 3.1%2002: 3.6%2003: 4.1%2004: 4.7%2005: 5.2%2006: 5.8%2007: 6.4%2008: 7%2009: 7.7%2010: 8.3%2011: 9%2012: 9.7%2013: 10.4%2014: 11.2%2015: 11.9%2016: 12.7%2017: 13.5%2018: 14.4%2019: 15.2%2020: 15.8%2021: 16.4%2022: 16.9%2023: 17.5%2024: 18.1%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Uganda in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Kampala
Country code
UGA

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