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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
Undernourishment
22%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Uganda2023 · 22%
08.9817.9526.9235.91960199320252001: 21.2%2002: 19.5%2003: 18.4%2004: 18.1%2005: 18.8%2006: 19.2%2007: 19.6%2008: 19.8%2009: 18.7%2010: 17.6%2011: 17.7%2012: 19.6%2013: 21.3%2014: 23.8%2015: 30.6%2016: 35.4%2017: 35.5%2018: 35.9%2019: 33.1%2020: 33.1%2021: 25.6%2022: 24.2%2023: 22%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Uganda in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Kampala
Country code
UGA

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