Uganda's male percentage population drops — census

There are an estimated 24.3 million females against 21.5 million males in the East African nation.

The latest population census shows that males now comprise 47 percent of Uganda's population. (New Vision/File)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

The population of males in Uganda has dropped compared to their female counterparts, according to the 2024 National Population and Housing Census.

There are an estimated 24.3 million

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Uganda's male percentage population drops — census

There are an estimated 24.3 million females against 21.5 million males in the East African nation.

The latest population census shows that males now comprise 47 percent of Uganda's population. (New Vision/File)

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