Highest Poverty in Western Region

Top 63 cities ranked by highest poverty

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All Countries · Uganda · Western Region

Highest Poverty — Western Region

1 Buhimba 59.8%

2 Kasozi 59.8%

3 Kasese 59.8%

4 Kanungu 59.8%

5 Kamwenge 59.8%

6 Kakumiro 59.8%

7 Kagadi 59.8%

8 Kabale 59.8%

9 Iryango 59.8%

10 Ibanda 59.8%

11 Hoima 59.8%

12 Hima 59.8%

13 Fort Portal 59.8%

14 Bwizibwera 59.8%

15 Bundibugyo 59.8%

16 Buliisa 59.8%

17 Katoke 59.8%

18 Buhesi 59.8%

19 Ishaka 59.8%

20 Isingiro 59.8%

21 Buyale 59.8%

22 Nakivale Refugee Camp 59.8%

23 Kisinga 59.8%

24 Rwiimi 59.8%

25 Muhorro 59.8%

26 Butunduzi 59.8%

27 Kiryandongo Refugee Camp 59.8%

28 Kyaka II Refugee Camp 59.8%

29 Kyangwali Refugee Camp 59.8%

30 Nyamunuka 59.8%

31 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 59.8%

32 Kazo 59.8%

33 Kyenjojo 59.8%

34 Rutoma 59.8%

35 Rukungiri 59.8%

36 Rubirizi 59.8%

37 Rubanda 59.8%

38 Rubaare 59.8%

39 Nyahuka 59.8%

40 Nyachera 59.8%

41 Ntungamo 59.8%

42 Nkoma 59.8%

43 Mpondwe 59.8%

44 Mbarara 59.8%

45 Masindi Port 59.8%

46 Masindi 59.8%

47 Mabare 59.8%

48 Lwakyomba 59.8%

49 Wanseko 59.8%

50 Kyegegwa 59.8%

51 Kyarusozi 59.8%

52 Kyamahungu 59.8%

53 Kisoro 59.8%

54 Kiruhura 59.8%

55 Kinoni 59.8%

56 Kilembe 59.8%

57 Kikube 59.8%

58 Kihihi 59.8%

59 Kigumba 59.8%

60 Kigorobya 59.8%

61 Kibiito 59.8%

62 Kibale 59.8%

63 Kebisoni 59.8%

Cities with the highest poverty rates in Western Region face deep economic challenges affecting a significant portion of their population. Buhimba 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 Buhimba, 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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