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Rural migration
Regional variations in 2005/06 show
that the Northern region had the
highest proportion of individuals
migrating with 36 per cent as compared
to the other regions, the major reason
being insecurity. However, with the
prevailing peace this trend is likely
to change. Other reasons cited for
migration is drought, eviction and
disease.
Rural migration per region
Source
: UBOS-UNHS 2005/06
Region Population (millions)
Population growth rate
Central
6.6
2.6
Eastern
6.2
3.5
Northern
5.3
4.6
Western
6.3
2.8
Uganda
24.2
3.2
Source: 2002 Population and Housing Census Report
Central Eastern Northern Western Uganda
Region
Migration(%)
167
Population size (million) and Population growth rate (%)
Central Eastern Northern Western Uganda
Region
Population (m)
Population growth rate (%)
30
25
20
15
10
5
0