Uganda Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Uganda Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Uganda’s population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. 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 chart and review show the total population growth of Uganda from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade after Uganda’s independence in 1962. Click here to review Uganda country overview.

Chart of Uganda Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Uganda’s population increased substantially throughout the decade 1970-1979. The population increased from 9.4 million in 1970 to 12 million by 1979. As a result, the population increased by 27.7% during the 1970s (1970-1979). 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 steady population growth despite facing similar obstacles as most African countries.

Click here for Uganda’s population growth in the 1980s.