Uganda’s Districts by Region, Population

Uganda Districts by Region with Populations (2014 Census & 2023 Estimates)

Central Region (Including Kampala)

DistrictPopulation (2014)Population (2023 est.)
Buikwe422,771499,800
Bukomansimbi151,413158,400
Butambala100,840110,900
Buvuma89,890154,200
Gomba159,922180,300
Kalangala54,29374,500
Kalungu183,232189,200
Kampala1,507,0801,766,500
Kasanda271,544334,100
Kayunga368,062427,100
Kiboga148,218183,300
Kyankwanzi214,693323,900
Kyotera224,878271,100
Luweero456,958558,100
Lwengo274,953297,200
Lyantonde93,753119,600
Masaka297,004364,800
Mityana328,964378,800
Mpigi250,548305,300
Mubende412,804641,800
Mukono596,804757,500
Nakaseke197,373254,900
Nakasongola181,795233,400
Rakai291,431338,900
Sembabule252,597319,300
Wakiso1,997,4183,519,300
TOTAL9,529,23812,762,200

Eastern Region

DistrictPopulation (2014)Population (2023 est.)
Amuria183,348248,500
Budaka207,597278,600
Bududa210,173307,200
Bugiri382,913536,400
Bugweri164,886205,600
Bukedea203,600291,800
Bukwo89,356137,200
Bulambuli174,513264,500
Busia323,662416,700
Butaleja244,153332,200
Butebo144,971125,700
Buyende323,067468,400
Iganga339,311436,800
Jinja471,242535,800
Kaberamaido105,152148,700
Kalaki109,874155,400
Kaliro236,199317,900
Kamuli486,319596,100
Kapchorwa105,186133,900
Kapelebyong87,580112,500
Katakwi166,231209,700
Kibuku202,033278,200
Kumi239,268309,500
Kween93,667118,000
Luuka238,020281,600
Manafwa153,447186,300
Mayuge473,239615,200
Mbale488,960639,700
Namayingo215,443247,400
Namisindwa200,378247,900
Namutumba252,557336,400
Ngora141,919178,400
Pallisa241,919399,500
Serere285,903401,800
Sironko242,421290,500
Soroti296,833401,000
Tororo517,080639,700
TOTAL9,042,42011,830,700

Northern Region

DistrictPopulation (2014)Population (2023 est.)
Abim107,966182,800
Adjumani225,251240,000
Agago227,792262,500
Alebtong227,541286,400
Amolatar147,166182,000
Amudat105,769151,900
Amuru186,696232,500
Apac185,322249,600
Arua442,586557,900
Dokolo183,093232,900
Gulu275,613352,500
Kaabong116,346134,400
Karenga51,53373,100
Kitgum204,048232,900
Koboko206,495287,500
Kole239,327308,800
Kotido181,050219,700
Kwania183,304234,600
Lamwo134,371148,100
Lira408,043516,000
Madi-Okollo140,188176,800
Maracha186,134219,500
Moroto103,432126,300
Moyo95,951116,400
Nabilatuk68,409102,500
Nakapiripirit88,281128,100
Napak142,224166,200
Nebbi238,757306,300
Nwoya133,506314,300
Obongi43,06152,300
Omoro160,732216,400
Otuke104,254150,600
Oyam383,644491,600
Pader178,004206,700
Pakwach158,037219,000
Terego199,303251,500
Yumbe484,822775,000
Zombo240,081306,100
TOTAL7,188,1329,411,700

Western Region

DistrictPopulation (2014)Population (2023 est.)
Buhweju120,720156,900
Buliisa113,161171,300
Bundibugyo224,387285,000
Bunyangabu170,247208,000
Bushenyi234,443254,200
Hoima305,531413,100
Ibanda249,625290,900
Isingiro486,360658,100
Kabale230,609256,900
Kabarole298,989357,500
Kagadi351,033474,700
Kakumiro293,108601,900
Kamwenge270,668372,000
Kanungu252,144235,400
Kasese694,987843,900
Kazo151,023240,400
Kibaale140,947234,800
Kikuube267,455414,400
Kiruhura177,054205,300
Kiryandongo266,197339,200
Kisoro281,705332,200
Kitagwenda143,786197,800
Kyegegwa281,637551,900
Kyenjojo422,204584,400
Masindi291,113366,900
Mbarara344,904414,000
Mitooma183,444198,900
Ntoroko67,00580,700
Ntungamo483,841569,200
Rubanda196,896213,400
Rubirizi129,149151,500
Rukiga100,726107,200
Rukungiri314,694342,000
Rwampara127,725153,100
Sheema207,343226,300
TOTAL8,874,86011,503,400
Uganda’s Districts by Region, Population

Administrative Divisions

Regions: 4 (Central, Eastern, Northern, Western)Districts: 135 plus Kampala (2020) – the number continues to rise due to decentralization.Local Governance: Each district is headed by a Local Council (LCV) chairperson.–

People and Demographics

Population Growth Rate: ~3.0% annually (among the fastest in the world).Urbanization: ~27% urban; Kampala and Wakiso are largest urban hubs.Ethnic Groups: Baganda (largest), Basoga, Banyankole, Iteso, Langi, Acholi, and others.Religions: Christianity (Catholic, Anglican, Pentecostal) ~85%, Islam ~14%, traditional beliefs.Median Age: ~16 years → Uganda has one of the youngest populations globally.

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