Africa
Uganda: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Uganda: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Kampala
- Population
- 51.4 million
- Area
- 241,550 km²
- Currency
- Ugandan Shilling
#31 by population · #79 by area · #88 economy in the world · #41 by population density
Population and society
Population of ug, 1960–2025. From 7.6 million in 1960 to 51.4 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 249 per km² (rank 41 of 194)
- Urban population
- 31.9% (2025)
- Under 15
- 43.1% (2025)
- Over 65
- 2.2% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 4.17 (2024)
- Internet users
- 8.9% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $62.0B (rank 88 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 2.7% (2025)
- Inflation
- 3.6% (2025)
- Forests
- 11.9% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.2 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 621 m (Lake Albert)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty
- Official name
- Republic of Uganda
- Motto
- For God and My Country (English)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Coat of arms (CC BY-SA 3.0, Sodacan).
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English and Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Internet domain
- .ug
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Demonym
- Ugandan
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania
- Highest point
- Mount Stanley (5,109 m)
- Largest city
- Kampala, the capital
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1962)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $1,206 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 68.5 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.582 (rank 157 of 193)
Districts in figures
| Flags | Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abim | 144,084 (2024) | 2,353 | |
| Adjumani | 300,590 (2024) | 3,031 | |
| Agago | 307,235 (2024) | 3,497 | |
| Alebtong | 283,509 (2024) | 1,528 | |
| Amolatar | 188,715 (2024) | 1,758 | |
| Amudat | 203,358 (2024) | 1,615 | |
| Amuria | 251,653 (2024) | 1,382 | |
| Amuru | 247,574 (2024) | 3,626 | |
| Apac | 221,962 (2024) | 3,256 | |
| Arua | 159,722 (2024) | — | |
| Budaka | 281,537 (2024) | 384 | |
| Bududa | 268,970 (2024) | — | |
| Bugiri | 480,345 (2024) | 5,701 | |
| Buhweju | 167,921 (2024) | — | |
| Buikwe | 520,158 (2024) | 1.24 | |
| Bukedea | 282,864 (2024) | — | |
| Bukomansimbi | 197,568 (2024) | 600 | |
| Bukwo | 114,396 (2024) | 560 | |
| Bulambuli | 235,391 (2024) | 694 | |
| Buliisa | 167,894 (2024) | — | |
| Bundibugyo | 264,778 (2024) | — | |
| Bunyangabu | 219,012 (2024) | — | |
| Bushenyi | 283,392 (2024) | 942 | |
| Busia | 412,671 (2024) | 734 | |
| Butaleja | 312,771 (2024) | — | |
| Butambala | 146,516 (2024) | 600 | |
| Butebo | 171,433 (2024) | — | |
| Buvuma | 110,832 (2024) | 218 | |
| Buyende | 403,486 (2024) | — | |
| Dokolo | 215,625 (2024) | 1,073 | |
| Gomba | 199,120 (2024) | 600 | |
| Gulu | 135,373 (2024) | 3,452 | |
| Hoima | 143,304 (2024) | — | |
| Ibanda | 309,466 (2024) | 965 | |
| Iganga | 426,958 (2024) | — | |
| Isingiro | 635,077 (2024) | 2,656 | |
| Jinja | 280,905 (2024) | 768 | |
| Kaabong | 264,631 (2024) | — | |
| Kabale | 285,588 (2024) | 1,827 | |
| Kabarole | 230,368 (2024) | 1,814 | |
| Kaberamaido | 140,986 (2024) | 1,789 | |
| Kagadi | 471,111 (2024) | — | |
| Kakumiro | 428,176 (2024) | — | |
| Kalaki | 149,736 (2024) | — | |
| Kalangala | 74,411 (2024) | 9,103 | |
| Kaliro | 286,397 (2024) | 1,063 | |
| Kalungu | 221,569 (2024) | 600 | |
| Kampala | 1,797,722 (2024) | — | |
| Kamuli | 540,252 (2024) | 4,302 | |
| Kamwenge | 337,167 (2024) | 2,439 | |
| Kanungu | 310,062 (2024) | 1,274 | |
 | Kapchorwa | 133,621 (2024) | 1,738 |
| Kapelebyong | 143,536 (2024) | — | |
| Karenga | 100,375 (2024) | — | |
| Kasese | 853,831 (2024) | 2,724 | |
| Kassanda | 314,008 (2024) | — | |
| Katakwi | 234,332 (2024) | 2,429 | |
| Kayunga | 439,175 (2024) | 1.59 | |
| Kazo | 208,898 (2024) | — | |
| Kibaale | 237,649 (2024) | 5,101 | |
| Kiboga | 183,255 (2024) | 4,045 | |
| Kibuku | 249,441 (2024) | — | |
| Kikuube | 379,547 (2024) | — | |
| Kiruhura | 203,502 (2024) | — | |
| Kiryandongo | 364,872 (2024) | — | |
| Kisoro | 433,662 (2024) | 701 | |
| Kitagwenda | 184,947 (2024) | — | |
| Kitgum | 239,655 (2024) | 3,960 | |
| Koboko | 271,781 (2024) | 760 | |
| Kole | 294,301 (2024) | — | |
| Kotido | 219,734 (2024) | 3,618 | |
| Kumi | 286,992 (2024) | 2,821 | |
| Kwania | 216,125 (2024) | — | |
| Kween | 129,277 (2024) | 790 | |
| Kyankwanzi | 278,432 (2024) | 2.46 | |
| Kyegegwa | 501,120 (2024) | 1,747 | |
| Kyenjojo | 543,998 (2024) | — | |
| Kyotera | 275,917 (2024) | 1,752 | |
| Lamwo | 213,156 (2024) | 5,596 | |
| Lira | 242,216 (2024) | 1,369 | |
| Luuka | 298,639 (2024) | — | |
| Luwero | 616,242 (2024) | 2.22 | |
| Lwengo | 325,263 (2024) | 915 | |
| Lyantonde | 133,017 (2024) | 888 | |
| Madi Okollo | 178,051 (2024) | — | |
| Manafwa | 186,917 (2024) | 451 | |
| Maracha | — | — | |
| Masaka | 342,635 (2024) | 1.3 | |
| Masindi | 342,635 (2024) | 9,443 | |
| Mayuge | 577,563 (2024) | 9,949 | |
| Mbale | 290,356 (2024) | 2,467 | |
| Mbarara | 174,039 (2024) | 1,846 | |
| Mitooma | 226,009 (2024) | 543 | |
| Mityana | 407,386 (2024) | 1.58 | |
| Moroto | 103,639 (2024) | 3,538 | |
| Moyo | 109,572 (2024) | 1,801 | |
| Mpigi | 326,690 (2024) | 3,715 | |
| Mubende | 522,015 (2024) | 4,645 | |
| Mukono | 929,224 (2024) | 11,764 | |
| Nabilatuk | 136,785 (2024) | — | |
| Nakapiripirit | 111,681 (2024) | 4,202 | |
| Nakaseke | 251,398 (2024) | 2,704 | |
| Nakasongola | 226,074 (2024) | 3,738 | |
| Namayingo | 266,716 (2024) | — | |
| Namisindwa | 257,346 (2024) | — | |
| Namutumba | 311,339 (2024) | — | |
| Napak | 211,830 (2024) | 4,978 | |
| Nebbi | 299,398 (2024) | 1,953 | |
| Ngora | 213,777 (2024) | — | |
| Ntoroko | 114,858 (2024) | 1,236 | |
| Ntungamo | 552,786 (2024) | 2,051 | |
| Nwoya | 220,593 (2024) | 4,736 | |
| Obongi | 142,983 (2024) | — | |
| Omoro | 207,339 (2024) | — | |
| Otuke | 161,069 (2024) | 1,550 | |
| Oyam | 477,464 (2024) | 2,191 | |
| Pader | 240,159 (2024) | 3,363 | |
| Pakwach | 206,961 (2024) | — | |
| Pallisa | 334,697 (2024) | 1,488 | |
| Rakai | 346,885 (2024) | 4,889 | |
| Rubanda | 249,454 (2024) | — | |
| Rubirizi | 168,211 (2024) | — | |
| Rukiga | 132,355 (2024) | 426 | |
| Rukungiri | 376,110 (2024) | 1,524 | |
| Rwampara | 162,967 (2024) | — | |
| Serere | 358,123 (2024) | — | |
| Sheema | 252,275 (2024) | — | |
| Sironko | 298,363 (2024) | 421 | |
| Soroti | 266,189 (2024) | 1,412 | |
| Ssembabule | 305,971 (2024) | 2,471 | |
| Tororo | 609,939 (2024) | — | |
| Wakiso | 3,411,177 (2024) | 1,907 | |
| Yumbe | 945,100 (2024) | 2,393 | |
| Zombo | 312,621 (2024) | 898 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Its flags over time
Uganda · 1962–1962- Uganda · 1962–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uganda?
Kampala
How many people live in Uganda?
51.4 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Uganda?
Ugandan Shilling
What are the official languages of Uganda?
English and Swahili
What is the calling code of Uganda?
+256
Which countries border Uganda?
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Tanzania
What is the highest point of Uganda?
Mount Stanley (5,109 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.