Interesting Facts about Uganda

• Uganda is about the size of the state of Oregon 
• The population is just under 36 million. 
• The per capita GDP is about $1,500. 
• Uganda has the youngest population in the world; the median age is 15.5. 
• Half of the people are under 15, and 78% are under 30.  
• The unemployment rate for those ages 15-24 is 83%, the highest in Africa. 
• The average birth rate is 6 children per woman