Uganda
Africa · Eastern Africa
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Pearl of Africa: fertile land, a young population, and a growing tech scene in Kampala.
At a Glance
📈Uganda's Human Development Index
0.550
Medium human development#157 of 191 countries worldwide, #23 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 18% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Uganda
Uganda is an East African country of extraordinary natural richness, from the gorilla treks of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the chimpanzees of Kibale to the source of the Nile at Jinja and the crater lakes of the west. The culture is diverse and warm, with over fifty indigenous languages and a tradition of welcome that is one of East Africa's finest. Those who love wildlife, rivers, and a country that offers more than safari will find it genuinely exceptional.
- Source of the White Nile — where Lake Victoria empties and the river begins.
- Over half the population is under 15 — one of the youngest demographics on earth.
- Mountain gorillas can only be seen in three countries; Uganda has the most accessible.
Quick Facts
Capital
Kampala
Languages
English, Swahili
Currency
Sh UGX
Area
200,520 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
30Mbps
GDP / Capita
$1K
PPP / Capita
$3K
Inflation
3.6%
Unemployment
2.7%
Innovation (GII)
17.1
GNI / Capita
$1K
Tax Revenue
12.6%
FDI Inflows
6.0%
Education Spend
2.6%
Cost of Living
27.0
Price Level Index
72nd pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.329 → 0.550 (+0.221)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Uganda's Human Development Index?
Uganda's Human Development Index is 0.550 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #157 of 191 countries.
Is Uganda safe?
Uganda scores 2.42 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #129 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Uganda?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Uganda at 27.0 (New York = 100); that is #15 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Uganda?
Life expectancy at birth in Uganda is 68.5 yrs (World Bank), ranked #144 of 195 countries.