A nation of nature and youth, known as the “Pearl of Africa”!
A crossroads of business and culture in East Africa, where rapidly growing urban centers, vast rural areas, and a vibrant population come together.
Republic of Uganda
About the Republic of Uganda
Uganda is a landlocked country located in East Africa, with a population of approximately 51.38 million as of 2025.
Its capital, Kampala, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, is rapidly developing as the nation’s commercial and cultural hub. Uganda gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 and has since been governed as a presidential republic.
English and Swahili are used as official languages, and culturally, the country is rich in diversity, with more than 50 ethnic groups coexisting.
Agriculture is the main industry, while in recent years, growth has also been expected in sectors such as oil and gas, infrastructure development, and tourism.
- With more than 70% of its population under the age of 30, Uganda’s youthful demographic structure serves as a driving force for future labor supply and economic growth.
- While urbanization is progressing in cities such as Kampala and Mbarara, about 73% of the population still resides in rural areas, underpinning a strong agricultural base.
- The country covers 241,000 square kilometers and, lying directly on the equator, offers diverse natural environments that are gaining attention as tourism resources.
- Alongside its multicultural and multilingual background—including groups such as the Baganda and Banyankole—the nation is also advancing the formation of a shared national identity.
- In addition to exports of agricultural products such as coffee and tea, increasing attention is being paid to tourism, infrastructure development, and oil resources.
Features of Uganda
The More You Discover, the More It Captivates
ウガンダの魅力は若い世代の人口増加による将来の労働力や経済成長のエンジンだけにとどまりません。
- 「マトケ」や「ロレックス」などの個性豊かな郷土料理は、地域ごとの食文化を色濃く反映しています。
- ルウェンゾリ山脈やマウンテンゴリラの生息地など、10の国立公園と12の保護区が観光資源として世界中から注目されています。
- 世界屈指の若年人口構成は、教育・職業訓練・雇用創出の分野で国際連携の余地を大きく広げています。
- 日本とは1962年に外交関係を樹立し、1993年以降東京アフリカ開発会議（TICAD）のすべてのサミットに出席しています。
- JICAを通じたプロジェクトではドホ米計画や医療インフラの開発、日本の大学とパートナーシップを結んだ学術協力なども行っています。
Key Takeaways from the Downloadable Materials
The Uganda Country Profile (2025 Edition), developed in collaboration with KAKEHASHI AFRICA Uganda, provides detailed information on the following:
✅ Basic data such as economic indicators and demographics
✅ Regional and cultural characteristics centered on the capital Kampala
✅ Multicultural background including ethnicity, language, and food culture
✅ Political system and regional autonomy structures
✅ Track record of economic cooperation and human resource development with Japan
We offer Country Profile Reports (PDF) free of charge.
You can download the "Uganda Country Profile (2025 Edition)" from the button below.
Please make use of it as an initial reference for understanding the local market and considering business opportunities.