Population of Uganda
As of May 2026, the population of Uganda is 52.4 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 1 million in the last year, representing a growth of 2.70%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 14.8 years in 2016 to 16.8 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 64.5 years and population density is 263.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Uganda peaked in 2016, reaching around 3.55% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.65% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.47 million in 2019 to nearly 1.39 million in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Uganda, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 54.4 years in 2006 to 64.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 10 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Uganda
Uganda has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Kampala, Central Region, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 1.7 million inhabitants. It is followed by Nansana, Central Region with 532.8 thousand and Kira, Central Region with 462.9 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Uganda:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kampala, Central Region | 1,680,600 |
| 2 | Nansana, Central Region | 532,800 |
| 3 | Kira, Central Region | 462,900 |
| 4 | Bunamwaya, Central Region | 413,400 |
| 5 | Kyengera, Central Region | 285,400 |
| 6 | Mbarara, Western Region | 221,300 |
| 7 | Kasangati, Central Region | 207,800 |
| 8 | Mukono, Central Region | 191,300 |
| 9 | Njeru, Central Region | 178,800 |
| 10 | Gulu, Northern Region | 177,400 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Katabi, Central Region | 154,300 |
| 12 | Kajansi, Central Region | 135,600 |
| 13 | Lugazi, Central Region | 128,400 |
| 14 | Hoima, Western Region | 122,700 |
| 15 | Mubende, Central Region | 121,600 |
| 16 | Lira, Northern Region | 119,323 |
| 17 | Ibanda, Western Region | 117,700 |
| 18 | Masaka, Central Region | 116,600 |
| 19 | Kasese, Western Region | 115,400 |
| 20 | Mbale, Eastern Region | 111,300 |