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Uganda: Population, male (% of total population)

In , Uganda's Population, male (% of total population) was 49.60.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 49.97 . Uganda ranks #115 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Uganda Population, male (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
49.60
Trough
49.23
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.2%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.4%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, male (% of total population)
49.5953
49.5773
49.5633
49.5470
49.5295
49.5109
49.4901
49.4689
49.4472
49.4262

About Population, male (% of total population)

Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Uganda's Population, male (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Uganda's Population, male (% of total population) was 49.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uganda's Population, male (% of total population) rising or falling?
Uganda's Population, male (% of total population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Uganda rank globally on Population, male (% of total population)?
In 2024, Uganda ranked #115 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male (% of total population).
How does Uganda's Population, male (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, male (% of total population) in 2024 was 49.97, so Uganda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
What is Population, male (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.