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.

TABLE OF CONTENT

DECLARATION

APPROVAL I

DEDICATION Iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

ABSTRACT vii

ACRONYMS viii

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction 1

1.2 Statement of the problem 3

1.3 The purpose of the study 3

1.4 The objective of the study 3

1.5 Research questions 4

1.6 Scope of the Study 4

1.6.1 Content of the scope 4

1.7 significance of the study 4

CHAPTER TWO 6

LITERATURE REVIEW 6

2.0 Conceptual Perspective 6

2.1 Theory Review 7

2.2 Related literature 9

2.2 The level of population growth in Uganda

2.3 The level of economic growth (GDP) in Uganda ii.

2.4 Effects of population on Economic growth 11

2.5 Other factors that contribute to Economic growth of a country 12

CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 14

3.0 Introduction 14

3.3 Sampling Method and Size 14

3.4 Data Sources 15

3.5 Data collection instrument 15

3.6 Data processing and analysis ... 15

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CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS. 16

4.0 Introduction . 16

4.1 The results indicate the nature of Uganda population Distribution in Economic Activities. ... 16

4.2 Statistics data showing population growth and GDP of Uganda from 2000-203 18

4,3 The trend of population growth rate (2000-2013) for Uganda 20

4.4 The trend of Economic growth (GDP per capita) 2000-2013 of Uganda 22

4.5 The Effect on population growth rate on Economic growth(GDP per capita) 23

4.5.2 The line graph showing years against both GDP per capita and population growth rate in

Uganda for the past 13 years 25

4.5 The correlation Analysis 26

4.6 The regression Analysis 26

CHAPTER FIVE 28

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 28

5.0 Introduction 28

5.1 Discussion of Findings 28

5.2 The trend of population growth from 2000-2013 28

5.2 The trend of Economic growth (GDP per capita) from 2000-2013 29

5.3 To determine the level of population growth in Uganda from 2000-2013 30

5.5 Recommendations 31

5.6 Areas for further Research 31

REFERENCES 32