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2014 NPHC - Main Report National Population and Housing Census 2014 Main Report 2014 NPHC - Main Report This report presents findings from the National Population and Housing Census 2014 undertaken by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Additional information about the Census may be obtained from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Plot 9 Colville Street, P.O. box 7186 Kampala, Uganda; Telephone: (256-414) 7060000 Fax: (256-414) 237553/230370; E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.ubos.org. Cover Photos: Uganda Bureau of Statistics Recommended Citation Uganda Bureau of Statistics 2016, The National Population and Housing Census 2014 – Main Report, Kampala, Uganda 2014 NPHC - Main Report FOREWORD Demographic and socio-economic data are The Bureau would also like to thank the useful for planning and evidence-based Media for creating awareness about the decision making in any country. Such data Census 2014 and most importantly the are collected through Population Censuses, individuals who were respondents to the Demographic and Socio-economic Surveys, Census questions. Civil Registration Systems and other The census provides several statistics Administrative sources. In Uganda, however, among them a total population count which the Population and Housing Census remains is a denominator and key indicator used for the main source of demographic data. resource allocation, measurement of the extent of service delivery, decision making Uganda has undertaken five population and budgeting among others. These Final Censuses in the post-independence period. Results contain information about the basic The most recent, the National Population characteristics of the population and the and Housing Census 2014 was undertaken dwellings they live in. More detailed under the theme ‘Counting for Planning and analytical findings from the Census 2014 will Improved Service Delivery’. be released in a series of publications over the next twelve months. Uganda Bureau of Statistics worked closely with different Government Ministries, The Bureau, appeals to Policy Makers, Departments and Agencies as well as Local Researchers and Academicians to make Governments to undertake the census extensive use of this information for policy exercise. The Bureau appreciates the analysis and evidence-based decision- contribution of these stakeholders. making at different levels of service delivery. Together we can harness information I would like to thank the Government of resources from the Census to improve Uganda for the provision of the necessary service delivery and hence create a better resources and infrastructure for undertaking Uganda. the National Population and Housing Census 2014. In addition, the Bureau would like to Together We Count thank the development partners, particularly UNFPA and DFID for their financial and technical support. Ben Paul Mungyereza EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR i 2014 NPHC - Main Report PREFACE The Uganda Bureau of Statistics Act No. 12 In order to show a clearer trend, the 1991 of 1998 provides for the Minister responsible and 2002 censuses data was redistributed for Planning to direct ‘that a Census be according to the current district boundaries taken’ on any matter specified in the Act. and other lower administrative units. This was the legal basis for conducting the National Population and Housing Census Over the next 12 months, the Uganda (NPHC) 2014. The long-term objective of the Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is planning to National Population and Housing Census produce several other reports as outlined (NPHC) 2014 is to ensure availability of below: bench-mark demographic and socio- i. Final Results - District Reports economic data for use in planning, evidence ii. Analytical Results – Monograph Series based decision making, policy formulation iii. District-level Analytical Reports and programme evaluation. iv. Census Atlas v. Administrative report The enumeration for the 2014 Census was conducted in August/September 2014. Prior In addition to the above reports, the Bureau to this main report, the Provisional Results will be providing electronic data to facilitate Report was released in November, 2014 and deeper analysis by researchers. Further it gave the total population of administrative information about the census may be areas by sex. This report gives the final obtained from Uganda Bureau of Statistics results of the 2014 Uganda Population and (UBOS). Housing Census of Uganda. The report presents the results in broad categories of population and household characteristics and housing conditions. The population characteristics covered include spatial distribution of the population, age and sex composition, religious and ethnic composition, education and literacy, economic activity, orphanhood and disability. The household and housing conditions include socio-economic amenities available to households and quality of housing. ii 2014 NPHC - Main Report TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ...........................................................................................................................................i PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................... ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... iii LIST OF TABLES ..................................................................................................................................... v LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................................. vii LIST OF ACRYNOMS ........................................................................................................................... viii COUNTRY PROFILE ............................................................................................................................... ix CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................i 1.1 General Information about Uganda .............................................................................................. 1 1.2 About the National Population and Housing Census 2014 ............................................................ 5 1.3 Data Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................ 7 1.4 The Census Results ....................................................................................................................... 7 CHAPTER 2: POPULATION SIZE AND DISTRIBUTION ........................................................................ 8 2.1 Population Size ............................................................................................................................ 8 2.2 Distribution of the Population ...................................................................................................... 8 2.3 Population Density ....................................................................................................................... 9 2.4 Urbanization ............................................................................................................................. 10 2.5 Household Population and Non Household Population .............................................................. 11 2.6 Age‐Sex Composition of the Population ..................................................................................... 13 CHAPTER 3: POPULATION DYNAMICS AND TRENDS ...................................................................... 16 3.1 Marital Status ............................................................................................................................ 16 3.2 Fertility ...................................................................................................................................... 16 3.3 Mortality .................................................................................................................................... 17 3.4 Life Expectancy at Birth .............................................................................................................. 18 CHAPTER 4: POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................ 19 4.1 Religious Affiliation .................................................................................................................... 19 4.2 Citizenship and Ethnicity ............................................................................................................ 19 4.3 Vulnerability (Orphanhood and Disability) ................................................................................. 21 4.4 Possession of a Birth Certificate ................................................................................................. 23 4.6 Education and Literacy ............................................................................................................... 25 4.7 Economic Activity ....................................................................................................................... 27 CHAPTER FIVE: HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................. 31 iii 2014 NPHC - Main Report 5.1 Energy for Lighting ..................................................................................................................... 31