Highest Poverty in Central Region

Top 45 cities ranked by highest poverty

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All Countries · Uganda · Central Region

Highest Poverty — Central Region

1 Byakabanda 59.8%

2 Katabi 59.8%

3 Kasanje 59.8%

4 Kasangati 59.8%

5 Kasanda 59.8%

6 Kasambya 59.8%

7 Kasaali 59.8%

8 Kampala 59.8%

9 Kalisizo 59.8%

10 Kakiri 59.8%

11 Kajansi 59.8%

12 Entebbe 59.8%

13 Kayunga 59.8%

14 Bweyogerere 59.8%

15 Butemba 59.8%

16 Bunamwaya 59.8%

17 Bukuya 59.8%

18 Bukomero 59.8%

19 Buikwe 59.8%

20 Bombo 59.8%

21 Kyengera 59.8%

22 Nansana 59.8%

23 Gombe 59.8%

24 Lyantonde 59.8%

25 Wakiso 59.8%

26 Njeru 59.8%

27 Namayumba 59.8%

28 Namasuba 59.8%

29 Nakasongola 59.8%

30 Mukono 59.8%

31 Mubende 59.8%

32 Mpigi 59.8%

33 Mityana 59.8%

34 Masaka 59.8%

35 Wobulenzi 59.8%

36 Lwengo 59.8%

37 Luwero 59.8%

38 Lukaya 59.8%

39 Lugazi 59.8%

40 Kyotera 59.8%

41 Kyazanga 59.8%

42 Kiziba 59.8%

43 Kireka 59.8%

44 Kira 59.8%

45 Kiboga 59.8%

Cities with the highest poverty rates in Central Region face deep economic challenges affecting a significant portion of their population. Byakabanda has a poverty rate of 59.8%.

High poverty rates impact communities in multiple ways: reduced access to healthcare and healthy food, lower educational outcomes, higher crime rates, and deteriorating infrastructure. These challenges are interconnected and require comprehensive solutions.

Addressing poverty in these cities requires a multi-pronged approach including economic development, affordable housing, quality education, healthcare access, and workforce training programs targeting underserved populations.

Did You Know?

1. In Byakabanda, 59.8% of residents — roughly 1 in 2 people — live below the poverty line.
2. Child poverty rates in these cities are often even higher than the overall rate, sometimes exceeding 40%.
3. Poverty is measured by household income relative to family size — the threshold varies from $15,060 for an individual to $31,200 for a family of four.

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