What is the population of Republic of Uganda?

The population of Republic of Uganda is 45,905,417.

Where is Republic of Uganda located?

Republic of Uganda is located at latitude 1.2500000 and longitude 32.5000000.

What is the area of Republic of Uganda?

The area of Republic of Uganda is 241038 km².

What time zone is Republic of Uganda in?

Republic of Uganda is in the Africa/Kampala time zone.

How has the population of Republic of Uganda changed?

The population of Republic of Uganda has increased from 6,788,211 (1960) to 45,905,417 (2026), a change of 576.3%.

Uganda (Republic of Uganda), UG

Uganda: Located in East Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country known for its diverse landscapes, including the Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Victoria.

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Kampala

Population 1,353,189

Quick Facts about Republic of Uganda

Population	45,905,417
Country	Uganda
Plate code	EAU
Area	241038 km²
Official name	Ouganda, Uganda, Uganda
Water as percent of area	18.2%
Land as percent of area	81.8%
Continent	Africa
Northernmost point	Point(34.0 4.22)
Latitude & Longitude	1.2500,32.5000
Legislative body	Parliament of Uganda
Official language	English, Swahili
Capital	Kampala
Establishment	January 01, 1962 (64 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+03:00
Local time	21:39:42 (18th September 2026)

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Geography

Republic of Uganda is located at 1°15'0"N 32°30'0"E (1.2500000, 32.5000000). It has 6 neighbors: Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Congo Kinshasa, Sudan and South Sudan.

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The largest city of Republic of Uganda is Kampala with a population of 1,353,189. Other cities include and Gulu population 146,858. See all Republic of Uganda cities & populated places.

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Republic of Uganda has 6 neighbours.

Republic of Rwanda Located in East Africa, this landlocked country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills" due to its mountainous terrain.
United Republic of Tanzania Located in East Africa, it is known for its vast wilderness areas, including the plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the "big five" game, and Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
Republic of Kenya Located in East Africa, this nation is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including the Great Rift Valley, savannahs, and a coastline on the Indian Ocean.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Located in Central Africa, this country is the second-largest on the continent by area, with a population exceeding 112 million.
Republic of the Sudan Located in Northeast Africa, this nation is the third-largest on the continent by area.
South Sudan Located in East-Central Africa, this landlocked nation is known for its vast swamps of the Sudd, and the White Nile flowing through it.

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Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	6,788,211	-	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1961	7,006,629	3.22%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1962	7,240,155	3.33%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1963	7,487,412	3.42%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1964	7,746,181	3.46%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1965	8,014,376	3.46%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1966	8,292,751	3.47%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1967	8,580,647	3.47%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1968	8,872,890	3.41%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1969	9,162,794	3.27%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1970	9,446,024	3.09%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1971	9,720,388	2.9%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1972	9,988,441	2.76%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1973	10,256,553	2.68%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1974	10,533,820	2.7%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1975	10,827,097	2.78%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1976	11,139,632	2.89%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1977	11,470,628	2.97%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1978	11,818,135	3.03%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1979	12,178,512	3.05%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1980	12,549,779	3.05%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1981	12,930,714	3.04%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1982	13,324,390	3.04%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1983	13,738,114	3.11%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1984	14,181,630	3.23%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1985	14,661,481	3.38%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1986	15,180,721	3.54%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1987	15,736,176	3.66%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1988	16,320,417	3.71%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1989	16,922,648	3.69%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1990	17,534,839	3.62%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1991	18,156,095	3.54%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1992	18,788,440	3.48%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1993	19,430,461	3.42%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1994	20,081,152	3.35%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1995	20,740,726	3.28%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1996	21,407,693	3.22%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1997	22,084,527	3.16%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1998	22,780,451	3.15%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
1999	23,507,800	3.19%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2000	24,275,641	3.27%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2001	25,088,033	3.35%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2002	25,943,441	3.41%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2003	26,838,428	3.45%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2004	27,766,986	3.46%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2005	28,724,869	3.45%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2006	29,711,397	3.43%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2007	30,728,747	3.42%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2008	31,778,799	3.42%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2009	32,864,328	3.42%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2010	33,987,213	3.42%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2011	35,148,064	3.42%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2012	36,345,860	3.41%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2013	37,578,876	3.39%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2014	34,634,650	-7.83%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2015	38,225,453	10.37%	(Worldbank)
2016	39,647,506	3.72%	(Worldbank)
2017	42,862,958	8.11%	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
2018	42,723,139	-0.33%	(Worldbank)
2019	44,269,594	3.62%	(Worldbank)
2026	45,905,417	3.7%

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