The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has officially released the 8th Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2023/2024 Report, a landmark statistical document aimed at shaping evidence-based policies and guiding national development. The report was disseminated today during a high-level event held at Hotel Africana, Kampala.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Chris N. Mukiza, the Executive Director and Chief Statistician of UBOS, underscored the strategic role of the survey in informing national planning and resource allocation.
“The main objective of the Uganda National Household Survey 2023/2024 Report is to provide vital statistics on household socio-economic characteristics, helping to shape data-driven policies, monitor poverty, and guide development interventions across the country,” Dr. Mukiza said.
The latest report, conducted between March 2023 and February 2024, is part of a long-standing tradition of household surveys in Uganda.
“The UNHS 2023/24 is the 8th in the series of household surveys conducted by UBOS since 1999. The immediate previous report was published in 2020,” he noted.
According to Dr. Mukiza, the UNHS remains one of the Bureau’s core statistical products, designed to provide timely and reliable data on the wellbeing of Ugandans. The 2023/2024 edition delivers an in-depth analysis of poverty levels, education, health, employment, and living standards—areas critical to Uganda’s social and economic transformation.
“This report offers in-depth analysis on poverty levels, education, health, employment, and living standards—key indicators that inform evidence-based planning and budgeting for national development. We thank all respondents and stakeholders for their valuable input,” he added.
UBOS acknowledged the contributions of respondents across the country and praised stakeholders for their continued support in the statistical production process. The Bureau reaffirmed its commitment to producing quality statistics that support inclusive development and accountability.
The dissemination event attracted a broad audience, including policymakers, development partners, academia, and civil society organizations—all eager to harness the data for impact-oriented decision-making.
