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Facts about Uganda

GNI, 2000 (US$, billions) 6.7
GNI per capita, 2000 (US$) 300
GDP, avg. annual growth rate, 1999-00 (%) 3.5
GDP per capita, avg. annual growth rate, 1999-00 (%) 0.8
Population, 2000 (millions) 22.2
Population growth rate, 1980-00 (%) 2.8
Infant mortality rate, 2000 (per 1,000 live births) 83
Under-five mortality rate, 2000 (per 1,000 live births) 161
Maternal Mortality Ratio, 1990-1998 (per 100,000 live births) 510
Life expectancy at birth, 2000 (years)
Male
Female
42
42
42
Primary school enrollment ratio, net, 1998 (%)  
Adult illiteracy rate, 2000 (% of population age 15 and over)
Male
Female

22
43
Prevalance of HIV, 1999 (%)
Adults
Young Male (age 15-24)
Young Female (age 15-24)

8.30
3.84
7.82
Access to an Improved Water Source, 2000 (% of population) 50
Energy use per capita, commercial, 1999 (kg of oil equivalent)