Govt says to release key data on poverty, jobs and education

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The Government has announced a structured release calendar for several major survey and census reports scheduled between March and May 2026, a move aimed at improving public access to official statistics and strengthening evidence-based planning in the country.

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) executive director Dr Chris Mukiza says the Government will disseminate a series of statistical reports covering key sectors, including health, education, poverty, labour and agriculture.

“The Uganda Bureau of Statistics assures all stakeholders of high-quality official statistics for evidence-based planning, decision-making and informed public debate,” Mukiza said in a statement read for him by Didacus Okoth, the entity’s spokesperson, at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on March 9, 2026.

The release schedule starts on March 12 with the dissemination of the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey Report, which provides detailed data on malaria prevalence and control measures in the country.

The survey, launched in December 2024 by health minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, examines malaria trends and government interventions aimed at reducing the disease’s burden.

The report is expected to be launched at Statistics House in Kampala and is expected to attract senior government officials, including representatives from the ministries of health and finance, as well as development partners.

UBOS will then release the Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children Census Monograph (Volume 4) on March 19. The report is derived from the national census findings published on December 31, 2024, and highlights the conditions of children who have lost one or both parents or lack adequate parental care.

Mukiza said the monograph will also examine children living in refugee settlements and those lacking access to essential services such as education, healthcare, immunisation, and birth registration.

“This information is critical to ensure that government and other responsible actors plan adequately for vulnerable children in Uganda,” he noted.

On March 26, UBOS is expected to publish the Multidimensional Poverty Index Census Monograph (Volume 5), which measures poverty beyond income by examining multiple forms of deprivation affecting households.

The report looks at factors such as sanitation, housing conditions, and access to education, highlighting how these challenges contribute to poverty even among households that may have some income.

Data on school infrastructure

Further releases, include the Baseline Education Census Report on April 9, which will provide data on school infrastructure, staffing levels, and enrolment across primary, secondary, tertiary institutions and universities.

On April 23, UBOS is expected to release the National Human Resource Survey Report, detailing the country’s labour supply and the range of skills produced by higher education institutions.

The report is expected to provide breakdowns of professional categories, including specialised fields such as medicine and teaching, to help policymakers understand the country’s workforce composition.

Another key report scheduled for April 30 is the Uganda Aquaculture Census Report, the first national survey focusing specifically on fish farming. It will analyse fish production practices, including cage farming on lakes and pond-based aquaculture across the country.

The final release in the current calendar will be the Uganda Harmonised Indicator Survey Report on May 7, covering multiple waves of data on household living conditions, employment and poverty levels.

Mukiza said all the reports will be accessible to the public through the UBOS website and urged stakeholders to utilise the data in shaping policies and development programmes.

He also encouraged the public and researchers to regularly follow other statistical updates produced by the bureau, including monthly price indices for goods and services, which provide insights into the cost of living.

“These official statistics are vital for guiding national planning and ensuring that decisions affecting the country are informed by reliable data,” Mukiza said.