Population & Culture
The 2014 Population Census Final Results put Katakwi’s population at 599,817 and the projected population at 601,516 by mid 2015 (including Town council)
Demographic Comparatives
Factor |
Katakwi District |
Central Region |
National |
Population Density (Persons / Sq Km) |
332 |
175.7 |
174 |
Annual Growth Rate |
2.6% |
2.6% |
3.03% |
Urbanization Level |
27% |
25% |
18% |
Institutional Population |
2113 |
5051 |
29949 |
Infant Population (Under 1 Year) |
15493 |
- |
1470800 |
Population Under 5 Years |
64180 |
1133633 |
3746800 |
Children Of Primary Sch Age (6 - 12 Years) |
138558 |
1421189 |
8088200 |
Adoloscents (10 - 24 Years) |
187143 |
2378914 |
11984300 |
Population Under 18 Years |
340096 |
3596929 |
19974000 |
Adults (Above 18 Years) |
0 |
2978496 |
0 |
Youth (18 - 30 Years) |
110366 |
1598825 |
6437400 |
Orphans (Less than 18 Years) |
- |
- |
- |
PWDs |
24120 |
205165 |
844841 |
Elderly (60+ Years) |
25192 |
291799 |
1481800 |