Homicide Rate in Uganda: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)

A homicide rate is more than a data point; it is a quiet ledger of human experience. Every number in a homicide rate represents a life cut short, a void left in a family, and the collective safety of a society. To track these figures is to measure the shifting capacity of a nation to protect its own, transforming raw statistics into a narrative of survival and stability. These numbers document the transition from the deep uncertainties of the 1800s estimate 15 to the contemporary era.

The historical arc for Uganda reveals a steady, rhythmic descent across three centuries. From the 1800s estimate 15, the rate began a slow journey downward, passing through the 1900s estimate 13 and the 1950s 11. This trajectory persisted into the 1980s 10, eventually reaching the 2020s 9.5. Looking forward, the 2030s projection 9.03 and the 2100s projection 6.3 suggest a future where these events continue a gradual retreat toward a new baseline of peace.

For a citizen today, the landscape of risk has shifted fundamentally. In the 2020s, homicide rate in Uganda stands at 9.5 per 100,000 — ranking #134 of 157 countries. This is a stark departure from the 13 per 100,000 recorded in 1900, reflecting evolving conditions of daily life. By calculating your existence against these measured shifts, the data reveals a long-term movement toward safety within a broader global context.

Consider how your own timeline might compare if you were to calculate your existence against these measured shifts in human history on MYRIAD.