Uganda: 27% of Ugandans Face Multidimensional Poverty - Bureau of Statistics

Uganda: 27% of Ugandans Face Multidimensional Poverty - Bureau of Statistics

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- New data highlights gaps in health insurance, sanitation, and living standards despite progress in reducing income poverty.

UBOS: 27% of Ugandans face multidimensional poverty

Dr. Chris N. Mukiza, Executive Director, UBOS, noted that the Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Census Monograph 2024 – Volume 5 is derived from the National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) 2024 Main Report. Kampala, Uganda | URN | New data highlights gaps in health insurance, sanitation, and living standards despite progress in reducing income poverty. The Multidimensional Poverty Measure (MPM) seeks to understand poverty beyond moneta…