Uganda Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Uganda Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Uganda’s population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Uganda’s independence in 1962. Click here to review Uganda country overview.

Chart of Uganda Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

During the decade from 1980 to 1989, Uganda’s population increased gradually. From 12.4 million in 1980 to 16.7 million in 1989, the population increased. As a result, from 1980 to 1989, the population increased by 27.7%. 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.

 Click here for Uganda’s population growth in the 1990s.