Population Growth And Economic Growth 2000-2013 In Uganda

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to establish the Effect of population growth rate on

Economic growth. The study adopted a cross sectional design which was quantitative

and qualitative in nature. It involved descriptive and analytical research designs. The

data was tested for reliability, analyzed using statistical package were presented basing

on the study objectives. The results revealed a significant negative Effect of population

on Economic growth. This means that high levels of population growth lower the GDP

per capita of a country. The results also revealed a positive significant Effect that there

are other factors that contribute to low Economic growth (GDP per capita) other than o

population growth and if only population is made more productive then it will be of

great importance to both Economic growth and development.

The study concluded that if the population of Uganda is utilized well it will promote faster Economic growth hence Economic Development and high GDP per capita.