Statistics
According to the National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) 2024,
Butaleja District
has seen significant growth and development. Here are the key statistical highlights:
Demographics (2024 Census)
- Total Population: 312,771 people.
- Male: 147,067.
- Female: 165,704.
- Household Count: 65,776 households with an average size of 4.7 members.
- Youthful Population: Over half the population is under 18 years old (173,125 individuals), with 52,452 children aged 0–4.
- Urban Growth: Butaleja Town Council alone has a population of approximately 24,000.
Economic Indicators
- Subsistence Economy: 34,561 households (approximately 52%) are engaged in the subsistence economy.
- Unemployment: The unemployment rate for the working-age population (14–64 years) is 16%.
- Youth Employment: 63% of youth aged 18–30 are categorized as NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training).
- Social Protection: 5,432 households have benefited from the Parish Development Model (PDM).
Infrastructure and Living Standards
- Water Access: 64,140 households have access to improved water sources, while 1,636 still rely on unimproved sources.
- Sanitation: Roughly 24% of households (15,644) use improved sanitation facilities, while approximately 10% (6,604) still practice open defecation.
- Energy:
- Solar Power: 16,447 households.
- Grid Electricity: 3,424 households.
- Birth Registration: Only 17,757 people (out of 312,165 household residents) possess a birth certificate.
Education (NPHC 2024)
- Primary School Age (6–12yr): 17,352 children are currently out of school.
- Secondary School Age (13–17yr): 11,760 children are out of school.