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Uganda: key facts and figures
Uganda has 50.0 million people, 2 official languages, the Ugandan Shilling and 18 public holidays a year. It ranks 193rd of 194 countries for internet use.
50.0 millionpeople
UGXcurrency
Englishofficial language
+256calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Uganda differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
50.0 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.79%
- Fertility rate4.2 per woman#19
- Aged 65 and over2.19%#190
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$1,206Output per person
- Total economy$62.0 billion#88
- Real growth+6.3%#29
- Inflation3.6%#78
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.582Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.400#130
- Life expectancy68.3 years#140
- Mean schooling6.3 years#147
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Ugandan ShillingCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeUGX
- SymbolUGX
- CapitalKampala
Languages
which languages hold official status
English, SwahiliOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+256
- Time zoneAfrica/Kampala
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
18Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 15Election Day Holiday One-off
- Jan 16Election Day Holiday One-off
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
9%Internet use
- E-government index0.446#150
- Global rank#150
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointEast African plateau
- ClimateThe equatorial setting is moderated by elevation, producing generally warm conditions with regional rainfall differences and two rainfall peaks in many areas.
Education
how the school system is structured
11,787,396Primary learners
- Secondary learners2,044,586
- Primary schools45,164
- Secondary schools7,466
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