Uganda remains among the poorest nations in the world despite reducing its poverty rate. In 1993, 56.4% of the population was below the national poverty line, this decreased to 19.7% by 2013. Although poverty rates overall fell between 1993 and 2016, they rose slightly between 2013 and 2016.
Is Uganda a wealthy country?
$36.484 billion (nominal, 2020 est.) $113.476 billion (PPP, 2020 est.)
What religion is in Uganda?
According to the most recent census, conducted in 2014, 82 percent of the population is Christian. The largest Christian group is Roman Catholic with 39 percent; 32 percent is Anglican, and 11 percent Pentecostal Christian. According to official government estimates, Muslims constitute 14 percent of the population.
What is the cost of living in Uganda?
Summary: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,710$ (6,036,690USh) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 485$ (1,711,430USh) without rent. Cost of living in Uganda is, on average, 53.08% lower than in United States.
What is the standard of living in Uganda?
Summary: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,710$ (6,036,690USh) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 485$ (1,711,430USh) without rent. Cost of living in Uganda is, on average, 53.08% lower than in United States.
What is the biggest religion in Uganda?
Uganda is a religiously diverse nation with Christianity being the most widely professed faith. According to the 2014 census, over 84 percent of the population was Christian while about 14 percent of the population adhered to Islam, making it the largest minority religion.
What is the most popular religion in Uganda?
About four-fifths of the population is Christian, primarily divided between Roman Catholics and Protestants (mostly Anglicans but also including Pentecostals, Seventh-day Adventists, Baptists, and Presbyterians). About one-eighth of the population is Muslim. Most of the remainder practice traditional religions.
Is life in Uganda cheap?
Cost of living in Uganda is, on average, 53.08% lower than in United States. Rent in Uganda is, on average, 78.28% lower than in United States.
What is the cleanest city in Uganda?
Fort Portal municipality Fort Portal municipality at the foot of Rwenzori Mountains is currently known to the cleanest town in Uganda and a gateway to various national parks including Kibale, Semuliki, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable, Rwenzori and Toro-Semuliki Wildlife reserves.