UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS INTERNATIONAL WOMENS’ DAY CELEBRATIONS MARCH 08, 2019, BUNYANGABU DISTRICT NATIONAL THEME: EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SOCIAL PROTECTION: A PREREQUISITE FOR INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Contact us: UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS Plot 9 Colville Street P.O Box 7186, Kampala – Uganda Tel: +256-414-706000 Fax: +256-414-237553 Email: [email protected] @statisticsug uganda bureau of statistics www.ubos.org EXPOSING GENDER ISSUES1 THROUGH STATISTICS UBOS CELEBRATES THE WOMEN OF UGANDA At the national level, the theme earmarked for the day is cognizant of the role that women play in society. Rural women and girls who form the majority of the rural population require special H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni attention to eliminate challenges that hinder their progress. President of the Republic of Uganda Empowerment of women and girls is central to economic growth and sustainable development of the country. Several statistical Congratulatory message indicators exist showing the progress made in addressing the gender issues in the country The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics congratulate His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the entire people of Uganda on this occasion of celebrating the International Women’s day on 8th march, 2019. It is therefore our pleasure to share with you the selected statistical As we join the rest of the country and the world at large in the indicators across sectors highlighting the efforts so far undertaken celebration, we recommit ourselves to continuously deliver on our to bridge the gender equality gap for holistic national development. mandate of producing and disseminating quality official statistics for informed decision making. Robin Kibuka (PhD) Imelda Atai Musana UBOS, Board Chairman Ag. Executive Director Long live Your Excellency, Long live the Women of Uganda! 2 3 UGANDA’S POPULATION AT A GLANCE The Bureau has been conducting population censuses since 1969. UGANDA’S POPULATION AT A GLANCE • Uganda has a total of 7.3 million households, 75% of which are in rural areas. Normally carried out after every 10 years, a census is essential in Uganda has been conducting population censuses since 1969. Normally carried out after • About 30% of the households are headed by females. ascertaining the country’s population dynamics. The most recent every 10 years, a census is essential in ascertaining the country’s population dynamics. Source: National Population and Housing Census, 2014 populationThe most census recent population was last carriedcensus was out last in carried 2014. out in 2014. • The Life expectancy has improved to 63.7 years from 50.4 years in 2002. • The women have a longer life expectancy of 64.5 years up from 52.0 years in 2002 • • In mid In mid-2019-2019, Uganda’s, Uganda’s total total population population is projected is proje to growcted to about to grow40.3 million to compared to that of males which stands at 62.8 years up from 48.8 years in 2002. aboutpeople 40.3 million people • Females constitute a majority of the population (51%) compared to males (49%). • Females constitute a majority of the population (51%) compared Life expectancy at birth, 1991-2016 • Population growth rate stands at 3% per annum. Life expectancy at birth, 1991-2016 to males (49%). • The population density (number of people per square kilometre) is 173 persons per Source: UBOSsq. km. Censuses and Population Projections Reports 1969 - 2020 Source: UBOS Censuses and Population Projections Reports 1969 - 2020 Uganda’s Population (in millions) over the Years by sex, 1969-2019 Uganda’s Population (in millions) over the Years by sex, 1969-2019 Source: UBOS Periodical Censuses and Surveys Source: UBOS Periodical Censuses and Surveys Marital status of persons aged 18 years and above, 2014 MaritalMARITAL Status STATUS OF PERSONSWomen AGED (%) 18 YEARS ANDMen ABOVE (%) , 2014 Source: UBOS Censuses and Population Projections Reports 1969 - 2020 Never Married 15 30 Married/CohabitingMarital Status Monogamous 58 Women57 (%) Men (%) Source:*The UBOS projected Censuses population and (2018 Population and 2019) Projections is adopted fromReports the UBOS1969 -Population2020 Projections Report 2015 – 2020 Married/CohabitingNever Married Polygamous 8 157 30 *The projected population (2018 and 2019) is adopted from the UBOS WidowedMarried/Cohabiting Monogamous10 581 57 Population• In Projections2019, Wakiso Reportdistrict is 2015the most – 2020 populated with a projection of 2,735,100 million SeparatedMarried/Cohabiting Polyga7 mous 48 7 people followed by Kampala with 1,650,800 persons. Kalangala district has the least Divorced 2 1 Widowed 10 1 population projected at 64,800 persons. Total 100 100 Source: UBOS Population Projections Reports 2015 - 2020 Source:Separated National Population and Housing Census, 2014 7 4 • Youths ( persons aged 18 – 30 years) constitute 23% of the total national population Divorced 2 1 • The average household size stands at 4.7 persons. Total 100 100 • The Literacy rate for persons aged 10 years and above stands at 74% Source: Uganda National Household Survey, 2016/17 Source: National Population and Housing Census, 2014 4 5 CONTRACEPTIVE USE Use of contraceptives in a key tenet of family planning. In particular, contraceptives help to control unwanted pregnancies. The most WOMEN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH common methods are injectables, male condoms, pills, implants, IUDs, • The median age at first marriage (for persons aged 25 -49 years) female sterilization and traditional methods. stands at 19 years for women and 23 years for men • The use of contraceptive methods among currently married women • The infant mortality rate stands at 43 deaths per 1,000 live births aged 15-49 years stands at 39% down from 54 deaths per 1, 000 live births in 2011. • 51% of sexually active / unmarried women use contraceptive • The under five mortality rate is 64 deaths per 1,000 live births down methods from 90 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2011 • 73% ofWOMEN births are REPRODUCTIVE delivered in aHEALTH health facility an increase from 57% CONTRACEPTIVE USE • The median age at first marriage (for persons aged 25 -49 years) stands at 19 years CONTRACEPTIVEUse of contraceptives USE in a key tenet of family planning. In particular, contraceptives help in 2011 for women and 23 years for men to control unwanted pregnancies. The most common methods are injectables, male • 60% of pregnant women attend antenatal care (ANC) visits for at • The infant mortality rate now stands at 43 deaths per 1,000 live births down from Use of contraceptivescondoms, pills, implants, in a key IUDs, tenet female of sterilization family planning. and traditional In particular, methods. 54 deathsleast per 1, four 000 (4live )orbirths more in 2011. times as recommenced during their entirecontraceptives • The usehelp of tcontraceptiveo control methodsunwanted among pregnancies. currently marriedThe women most aged 15-49 • The under fivepregnancy mortality ratean is increase64 deaths perfrom 1,000 48% live In births 2011 down from 90 deaths common methodsyears standsare injectableat 39% s, male condoms, pills, implants, IUDs, per 1,000• liveThe births percentage in 2011 of child births attended to by a skilled healthfemale sterilization• 51% of andsexually traditional active / unmarried methods. women use contraceptive methods • 73% of birthsprofessional are delivered inhas a health increased facility an over increase the yearsfrom 57%, from in 201139% in 2001 to now• The use of contraceptive methods among currently married women • 60% of pregnant women attend antenatal care (ANC) visits for at least four (4 )or 73%. aged 15-49 years stands at 39% more times as recommenced during their entire pregnancy an increase from 48% in Current use of contraceptives for Women aged 15 - 49 years (%) • The total number of children a woman can produce during her• 51% of sexually active / unmarried women use contraceptive 2011 life time subject to the prevailing mortality patterns has declined • The percentage of child births attended to by a skilled health professional has methods to about five children per woman from seven children per woman increased over the years, from 39% in 2001 to now 73%. • The total numberin 1991. of children a woman can produce during her life time subject to the prevailing mortality patterns has declined to about five children per woman from seven children per woman in 1991. Average number of children per Woman (1988-2016) Source: Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) Report, 2016 Source: Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) Report, 2016 Maternal Mortality Rate, 2000 - 2016 MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE Number per 100,000 live births • The maternalMATERNAL mortalityMORTALITY ratio for women RATE aged 15-49 stands at 368 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to 438 deaths per 1000 live births in 2011 The maternal mortality ratio for women aged 15-49 stands at 368 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to 438 deaths per 1000 live Maternal Mortality Rate Trends, 2000 - 2016 (number per 100,000 live births) births in 2011 Source: Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) Report, 2016 Source: Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) Report, 2016 Source: Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) Report, 2016 MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE The maternal mortality ratio for women aged 15-49 stands at 368 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to 438 deaths per 1000 live births in 2011 Source: Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) Report, 2016 6 7 Source: Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) Report, 2016 BIRTHS ATTENDED TO BY A SKILLED HEALTH PERSONNEL Obstetric care from a skilled health professional during delivery is recognized as critical for the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality. • During pregnancy, it is recommended that women attain at least four (4) Antenatal Care (ANC) visits under the supervision of a skilled health professional. • 60% of pregnant women attain the requisite ANC visits up from 48% in 2011.