The 2024 National Population & Housing Census (NPHC) shows that out of 10.6 million households in Uganda, 155,200 (about 1.5 percent) received remittances during the last 12 months preceding the NPHC 2024. Remittances are household incomes originating from foreign economies, primarily due to the temporary or permanent migration of individuals to those countries. These transfers […]
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The newly released 2024 census report by UBOS is 380 pages and covers many things including the availability of toilet facilities and the ease with which majority Ugandans can access the same. The report shows that in many parts of Uganda, access to decent toilet facilities remains very constrained, something that exposes many of Uganda’s […]
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Housing living conditions in every country are a key indicator of how well citizens, children inclusive, are living. In the case of Uganda, this is a mandatory requirement imposed on the government especially under the Children’s Act, the Constitution and also the Sustainable Development Goals no. 6 and 7. Goal 6 is directly related to […]
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Dr. Fred Muhumuza, a leading Ugandan economist, says that notwithstanding reservations they might be having, there is nothing much Ugandans can do but to accept the 2024 Census report that was recently proclaimed by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), which by law is mandated and charged with production of official statistics for the country. In […]
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Yesterday, Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) held a staff quarterly general meeting. In his maiden address, UBOS chief Dr. Chris Mukiza commended staff for the improved conduct and commendable level of discipline. He promised a conducive working environment that would ensure all staff thrive at their best in their respective areas of delivering on the […]
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A new board of Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to be approved following expiry of old board. It has been announced today that Cabinet is set to endorse nominees for the new board of directors for the body. The previous’s board tenure ended on June 30, 2020. “The names of the proposed new […]
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