What is the Population of Uganda?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Uganda has a population of approximately 45,905,417 people, making it the 35th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.57% of the world's population. With a land area of 241,550 km², the population density is roughly 190 people per km².
| Population | 45,905,417 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 35th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.57% |
| Area | 241,550 km² |
| Population density | 190 / km² |
| Demonym | Ugandan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 45,905,417 | 35th |
| Algeria | 47,400,000 | 32nd |
| Argentina | 46,735,004 | 33rd |
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 34th |
| Afghanistan | 43,844,000 | 36th |
| Canada | 41,651,653 | 37th |
| Uzbekistan | 37,859,698 | 38th |
Uganda compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 2,344,858 |
| Kenya | 53,330,978 | 580,367 |
| Rwanda | 14,104,969 | 26,338 |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 619,745 |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 947,303 |
Uganda in context
- Uganda covers 241,550 km², making it the 79th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania.
- Uganda is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 45,905,417 people, Uganda holds about 10.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Uganda is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Uganda — FAQ
What is the population of Uganda?
The population of Uganda is approximately 45,905,417 (45.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Uganda in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Uganda at approximately 45,905,417 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Uganda is the 35th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Uganda?
Approximately 45,905,417 people live in Uganda, making it the 35th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Uganda rank by population?
Uganda is the 35th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.57%.
What is the population density of Uganda?
Uganda has a population density of roughly 190 people per km², based on a land area of 241,550 km².
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