Uganda Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Uganda's fertility rate was 4.05 in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uganda's fertility rate stood at 4.05 in 2025, a decline of +0.24 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.05 by 2025. Uganda ranked 21st globally.
Uganda’s total fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, descending from 6.91 in 1960 to an all‑time trough of 4.05 in 2025, which also represents the country’s latest figure and places it 21st globally. The peak of 7.20 recorded in 1975 marks the high point of the post‑colonial baby boom, after which sustained declines have been driven by expanding primary education, modest improvements in contraceptive prevalence and gradual urbanisation. Compared with regional peers, Uganda’s 2025 rate of 4.05 is virtually identical to the Republic of Congo (4.05) and only marginally above Guinea (4.04) while remaining higher than Zambia’s 3.94, reflecting a slower transition in reproductive behaviour than some neighbours. The persistent downward trajectory suggests that, barring major policy reversals or economic shocks, Uganda is likely to continue approaching sub‑four‑child averages in the coming decade, especially if family‑planning services are further strengthened.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.93 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.05 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.05 | −0.24 | #21 |
| 2023 | 4.28 | −0.11 | #199 |
| 2022 | 4.39 | −0.12 | #200 |
| 2021 | 4.51 | −0.11 | #201 |
| 2020 | 4.62 | −0.12 | #202 |
| 2019 | 4.74 | −0.12 | #202 |
| 2018 | 4.87 | −0.12 | #201 |
| 2017 | 4.99 | −0.13 | #201 |
| 2016 | 5.11 | −0.14 | #202 |
| 2015 | 5.25 | −0.16 | #204 |
| 2014 | 5.41 | −0.15 | #205 |
| 2013 | 5.56 | −0.17 | #205 |
| 2012 | 5.73 | −0.16 | #205 |
| 2011 | 5.89 | −0.13 | #206 |
| 2010 | 6.02 | −0.11 | #208 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's fertility rate was 4.05 in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's fertility rate peaked at 7.20 in 1975.
The lowest fertility rate in Uganda was 4.05 in 2025.
Uganda ranks 21st globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's fertility rate is projected to reach 4.05 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Uganda in 2025 was 4.05. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_fertility-rate,
title = {Uganda Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}