Uganda is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 51.4 million people (UN estimate), the 31st most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1962Population: 31st
Ugandaウガンダ
Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 51.4 million (31st)
Area
241,550 km² (78th)
UN member since
October 25, 1962
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Uganda in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 51.4 million, the 31st most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 241,550 km², the 78th largest of the 193. That is about 1/1 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 213.
Joining the United Nations
Uganda joined the United Nations on October 25, 1962.
That was 6 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Uganda’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Uganda on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Uganda, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.