Uganda Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Uganda Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Uganda’s population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Uganda’s official name is the Republic of Uganda. The country is located in the eastern center of the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders; Sudan in South, Kenya to the north, to the south-west of Rwanda, to the south of Tanzania, and to the west of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Eventually, Uganda declared independence on October 9th, 1962.

The review and chart display Uganda’s overall population growth between 1950 and 1959. Moreover, this was the decade preceding Uganda’s 1962 independence. Click here to review Uganda country overview.

Chart of Uganda Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

For the ten years between 1950 and 1959, Uganda’s population increased gradually. From 5.1 million in 1950 to 6.5 million in 1959, the population increased. Consequently, the 1950s had a 13.9% increase in population (1950 to 1959). Furthermore, as of 2019, Uganda’s overall life expectancy is almost 63.7 years. Last but not least, almost 25% of Ugandans reside in cities.

In conclusion, although facing comparable difficulties to the majority of African nations, Uganda managed to continue population growth.

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