Uganda

165 cities · 4 states/provinces · Capital: Kampala · Africa

42,723,139 Population
165 Cities
$48.8B GDP
$1,002 GDP per Capita
0.550 HDI
68.3 Life Expectancy
236,040 Area (km²)

Uganda at a Glance

General

CapitalKampala
ContinentAfrica
RegionAfrica
SubregionEastern Africa
LanguagesEnglish, Swahili
CurrencyShilling (UGX)

Demographics

Population42,723,139
Density181.0/km²
Median Age15.7
Urban Population30.6%
Birth Rate35.2 per 1K
Death Rate4.8 per 1K
Fertility Rate4.28

Economy

GDP$48.8 billion
GDP per Capita$1,002
HDI0.550
Gini Index42.8
Internet Users15.3%

Geography

Area236,040 km²
Driving SideLeft
LandlockedYes
BordersCOD,KEN,RWA,SSD,TZA
Calling Code++256
TLD.ug

Status

ISO CodeUG / UGA
UN MemberYes
IndependentYes
Life Expectancy68.3 years

Largest Cities in Uganda

# City State/Province Population Avg Temp Elevation
1 Kampala Central Region 1,797,722 71°F 4,012 ft
2 Nansana Central Region 692,478 71°F 3,996 ft
3 Mbale Eastern Region 586,300 70°F 3,691 ft
4 Nakaloke Eastern Region 586,300 74°F 3,747 ft
5 Bunamwaya Central Region 413,400 71°F 3,947 ft
6 Arua Northern Region 384,656 75°F 3,986 ft
7 Kira Central Region 317,157 71°F 3,832 ft
8 Masaka Central Region 294,166 70°F 4,239 ft
9 Kyengera Central Region 285,400 71°F 3,858 ft
10 Jinja Eastern Region 279,184 72°F 3,894 ft
11 Mbarara Western Region 264,425 70°F 4,665 ft
12 Gulu Northern Region 233,271 74°F 3,622 ft
13 Kasangati Central Region 207,800 71°F 3,878 ft
14 Mukono Central Region 191,300 71°F 3,898 ft
15 Njeru Central Region 178,800 72°F 3,780 ft
16 Katabi Central Region 154,300 71°F 3,806 ft
17 Fort Portal Western Region 137,549 67°F 4,980 ft
18 Kajansi Central Region 135,600 71°F 3,757 ft
19 Lugazi Central Region 128,400 71°F 3,963 ft
20 Mubende Central Region 121,600 71°F 4,311 ft