International Migrant Population Statistics in Uganda (2026)
4.1% of the population in Uganda were international migrants in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 4% in 2020 to 4.1% in 2024 (+0.1 percentage points). Uganda ranks #11 of 48 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #123 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 4.1% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Uganda as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +0.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 4% in 2020 to 4.1% in 2024 (+0.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 3.2% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 3.2% in 1990 to 4.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 4.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Uganda.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #11 of 48 (2024)
- Uganda ranks 11 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #123 of 216 (2024)
- Uganda ranks 123 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 3.3% (2024)
- Uganda (4.1%) is above the average of 3.3% across the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $1.4 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Uganda (2024)
- 8.9% (2024)
- 8.9% of the population in Uganda used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 50 million (2024)
- Uganda had a population of 50 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 4% | +1.8 pp |
| 2015 | 2.2% | +0.6 pp |
| 2010 | 1.6% | −0.7 pp |
| 2005 | 2.3% | −0.3 pp |
| 2000 | 2.6% | −0.6 pp |
| 1995 | 3.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 3.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Uganda were international migrants?
4.1% of the population in Uganda were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Uganda rank globally on international migrant population?
Uganda ranks 123 of 216 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Uganda?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Uganda.
Where does the international migrant population data for Uganda come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Uganda is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Uganda changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 3.2% in 1990 to 4.1% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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