Uganda Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

Uganda Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows Uganda’s population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. 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 graph and summary illustrate Uganda’s total population growth from 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this was the decade that marked Uganda’s independence in 1962. Click here to review Uganda country overview.

Chart of Uganda Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Uganda’s population increased substantially throughout the decade 1960-1969. The population increased from 6.7 million in 1960 to 9.1 million by 1969. As a result, the population increased by 35.8% during the 1960s (1960-1969). Uganda’s total life expectancy is approximately 63.7 years (2019). Finally, over 25% of Uganda’s population resides in metropolitan regions.

To summarize, Uganda maintained consistent population growth despite facing comparable obstacles as most African countries.

Click here for Uganda’s population growth in the 1970s.