Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | Uganda  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Republic of Uganda |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | Kampala |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 1° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 32° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of Uganda is 241,550 sq km. Nigeria is bigger than Uganda by 682,219 sq km. Nigeria is around 3.82 times bigger than Uganda.
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 241,550 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 682,219 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 93,065 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 263,604 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 15.0 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | Kampala |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | Ugandan |
Official Languages  | English | English, Swahili |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic under a dominant-party authoritarian state |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 84.4 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of Uganda are called Ugandan.
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | Ugandan Shilling |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | UGX |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +234 | +256 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .ug |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | UG |
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty |
National Animal  | Eagle | Grey Crowned Crane |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | Grey Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Sunflower |
National Sport  | Football | Cricket |
National Colors  | Green and white | Black, yellow and red |
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 06:11 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Uganda is [06:11 PM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632, and the total population of Uganda as of 2023 is estimated to be around 48,582,334.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Nigeria had 175,222,298 more people than Uganda.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in Uganda is 3.25%.
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 30.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 68.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 1.65 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Kampala |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 06:11 PM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 23.86 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 2.76 km/hr, 172 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 63 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 4.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 325.65 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 233.91 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 30.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (60.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 15 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 16 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.59 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 1.21 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Nigeria, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 60.5 people per 100,000 people in Uganda, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Uganda, spent [ 4.67% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 7.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 12.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Nigeria, are 1.57 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Uganda.
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