Uganda Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Uganda's death rate was 4.6 in 2025, ranked 200th globally. This represents a 4.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uganda's death rate stood at 4.6 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.6 by 2025. Uganda ranked 200th globally.
Uganda’s death rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, dropping from an early‑period level of 19.13 in 1960 to a historic low of 4.60 in 2025, the lowest figure recorded since the series began and the 200th lowest among all countries in the World Bank database. The all‑time peak of 20.81 occurred in 1980, reflecting the health crises of that decade, but successive improvements in immunisation, maternal care and disease control have driven a steady decline. By 2025 Uganda’s rate is closely aligned with peer nations such as Honduras (4.58) and the Syrian Arab Republic (4.71), indicating convergence with other low‑mortality economies. The continued reduction suggests that further investments in primary health services and nutrition could sustain the downward trajectory, potentially moving Uganda into the sub‑4 deaths per 1,000 population range in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.6 | −0.2 | #200 |
| 2023 | 4.8 | −0.2 | #23 |
| 2022 | 5.0 | −0.3 | #25 |
| 2021 | 5.3 | −0.0 | #18 |
| 2020 | 5.4 | −0.0 | #22 |
| 2019 | 5.4 | −0.2 | #36 |
| 2018 | 5.6 | −0.2 | #45 |
| 2017 | 5.8 | −0.3 | #51 |
| 2016 | 6.1 | −0.3 | #59 |
| 2015 | 6.4 | −0.3 | #69 |
| 2014 | 6.7 | −0.3 | #79 |
| 2013 | 7.0 | −0.4 | #90 |
| 2012 | 7.4 | −0.4 | #106 |
| 2011 | 7.8 | −0.4 | #117 |
| 2010 | 8.3 | −0.4 | #131 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's death rate was 4.6 in 2025. Ranked 200th globally. This represents a 4.9% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's death rate peaked at 20.8 in 1980.
The lowest death rate in Uganda was 4.6 in 2025.
Uganda ranks 200th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's death rate is projected to reach 4.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Uganda in 2025 was 4.6. This ranks 200th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_death-rate,
title = {Uganda Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}