GEO3/5: GEOGRAPHY PAPER 3 UGANDA: Population

Population refers to the total number of inhabitants in an area over a given period of time. Uganda’s population has been increasing over the years i.e. In 1959 Uganda had 6.5 million people, 1969 with 9.5 million people, 1980 with 12.6 million people, 1991 with 16.7 million people, 2002 with 24.6 million people and in 2015, 34.8 million people. The annual population growth rate is 3.4%and this rate varies from one district another. The densely populated districts of Uganda include Kampala, Jinja, Masaka, Wakiso, Mbale, Kabale, Kisoro, Tororo, Mpigi, Bushenyi, etc. The sparsely populated districts in Uganda include Moyo, Kitgum, Kotido, Kaabong, Masindi, Hoima, Kiruhura, etc. the districts with moderate population in Uganda include Luwero, Gulu, Arua, Iganga, Kumi, Kasese, Kabalore, etc.