Uganda Land Area
Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.
Historical Trend
Overview
Uganda's Land Area was 241.6K km² in 2026, ranking #82 out of 250 countries.
Between 1961 and 2026, Uganda's Land Area changed from 199.8K to 241.6K (20.9%).
Over the past decade, Land Area in Uganda changed by 20.5%, from 200.5K km² in 2016 to 241.6K km² in 2026.
Where is Uganda?
Uganda
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Uganda
- Coordinates
- 1.00°, 32.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 199.8K km² |
| 1962 | 199.8K km² |
| 1963 | 199.8K km² |
| 1964 | 199.8K km² |
| 1965 | 199.8K km² |
| 1966 | 199.8K km² |
| 1967 | 199.8K km² |
| 1968 | 199.8K km² |
| 1969 | 199.8K km² |
| 1970 | 199.8K km² |
| 1971 | 199.8K km² |
| 1972 | 199.8K km² |
| 1973 | 199.8K km² |
| 1974 | 199.8K km² |
| 1975 | 199.8K km² |
| 1976 | 199.8K km² |
| 1977 | 199.8K km² |
| 1978 | 199.8K km² |
| 1979 | 199.8K km² |
| 1980 | 199.8K km² |
| 1981 | 199.8K km² |
| 1982 | 199.8K km² |
| 1983 | 199.8K km² |
| 1984 | 199.8K km² |
| 1985 | 199.8K km² |
| 1986 | 199.8K km² |
| 1987 | 199.8K km² |
| 1988 | 199.8K km² |
| 1989 | 199.8K km² |
| 1990 | 199.8K km² |
| 1991 | 199.8K km² |
| 1992 | 199.8K km² |
| 1993 | 199.8K km² |
| 1994 | 199.8K km² |
| 1995 | 199.8K km² |
| 1996 | 199.8K km² |
| 1997 | 199.8K km² |
| 1998 | 199.8K km² |
| 1999 | 199.8K km² |
| 2000 | 199.8K km² |
| 2001 | 199.8K km² |
| 2002 | 199.8K km² |
| 2003 | 199.8K km² |
| 2004 | 199.8K km² |
| 2005 | 199.8K km² |
| 2006 | 199.8K km² |
| 2007 | 199.8K km² |
| 2008 | 199.8K km² |
| 2009 | 199.8K km² |
| 2010 | 200.5K km² |
| 2011 | 200.5K km² |
| 2012 | 200.5K km² |
| 2013 | 200.5K km² |
| 2014 | 200.5K km² |
| 2015 | 200.5K km² |
| 2016 | 200.5K km² |
| 2017 | 200.5K km² |
| 2018 | 200.5K km² |
| 2019 | 200.5K km² |
| 2020 | 200.5K km² |
| 2021 | 200.5K km² |
| 2022 | 200.5K km² |
| 2023 | 200.5K km² |
| 2026 | 241.6K km² |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Russia has the highest Land Area at 17M km², while Vatican City has the lowest at 0.49 km².
Uganda is ranked just above Ghana (238.5K km²) and just below United Kingdom (244.4K km²).
World ranking
Land Area ranking for 2026 based on REST Countries data, covering 250 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 17M km² |
| 2 | Antarctica | 14M km² |
| 3 | Canada | 10M km² |
| 4 | China | 9.7M km² |
| 5 | United States | 9.5M km² |
| 6 | Brazil | 8.5M km² |
| 7 | Australia | 7.7M km² |
| 8 | India | 3.3M km² |
| 9 | Argentina | 2.8M km² |
| 10 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M km² |
| 82 | Uganda | 241.6K km² |
| 246 | Cocos (Keeling) Islands | 14 km² |
| 247 | Tokelau | 12 km² |
| 248 | Gibraltar | 6 km² |
| 249 | Monaco | 2.02 km² |
| 250 | Vatican City | 0.49 km² |
About this data
- Source
- REST Countries
area - Definition
- Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.
- Coverage
- Data for 250 countries (2026)
- Limitations
- Coverage varies by country and reporting period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's Land Area was 241.6K km² in 2026, ranking #82 out of 250 countries.
Between 1961 and 2026, Uganda's Land Area changed from 199.8K to 241.6K (20.9%).
Land Area figures for Uganda are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.