Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
In this page, you will get to read a detailed guide on the general information about Uganda regarding various aspects such as geography, demographics, time, weather, economy, and health.
 Indicators  | Uganda  |
|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Uganda |
Continent  | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kampala |
Latitude  | 1° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 32° 0′ 0″ E |
Indicators | Uganda |
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Area in Square Kilometers  | 241,550 Sq km |
Area in Square Mile  | 93,065 Sq Mile |
Water % in Area  | 15.0 % |
Indicators | Uganda |
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Largest City  | Kampala |
Demonyms  | Ugandan |
Official Languages  | English, Swahili |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under a dominant-party authoritarian state |
Major Religion  | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 84.4 % |
The people of Uganda are called Ugandan.
The major religion of Uganda is Christianity. Around 84.4% of people in Uganda follow Christianity.
Indicators | Uganda |
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Currency Name  | Ugandan Shilling |
Currency Symbol  | UGX |
Driving Side  | Left |
Calling Code  | +256 |
Internet TLD  | .ug |
Start of Week  | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | UG |
Indicators | Uganda |
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National Anthem Title (Native)  | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty |
National Animal  | Grey Crowned Crane |
National Bird  | Grey Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Sunflower |
National Sport  | Cricket |
National Colors  | Black, yellow and red |
Indicators | Uganda |
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Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 01:55 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Uganda is [ 01:55 AM ], [ Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
Uganda doesn't observe Daylight Saving Time. The current timezone in Uganda is UTC+3 (East Africa Time).
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Uganda as of 2023 is estimated to be around 48,582,334.
Over the past decade, Uganda has experienced an average population growth rate of 3.25%.
Indicators | Uganda |
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Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 30.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 1.65 % |
Indicators | Uganda |
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| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | |
Place  | Kampala |
Current Time | 01:55 AM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 17.02 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0.87 km/hr, 268 Degree |
Humidity  | 93 % |
Indicators | Uganda |
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Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 325.65 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 233.91 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 30.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Uganda |
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Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (60.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies (15 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 16 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 4.59 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.21 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Uganda, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 60.5 people per 100,000 people in Uganda, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Indicators | Uganda |
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Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.5% (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 7.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 12.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
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