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Figure 2.3: Sex by age group<br />

POPULATION<br />

35,000<br />

30,000<br />

25,000<br />

20,000<br />

15,000<br />

10,000<br />

5,000<br />

0<br />

Source: 2002 Census<br />

CHART SHOWING SEX BY AGE<br />

GROUP<br />

0-4<br />

15-19<br />

30-34<br />

45-49<br />

15<br />

60-64<br />

AGE GROUP<br />

75-79<br />

90-95<br />

Male<br />

Female<br />

Figure 2.3 indicates that the majority of <strong>Mbarara</strong> district population lies between 0-19 years, these are<br />

dependants. The districts need to plan for their basics needs.<br />

Chart 2.1: Population Distribution by Sex<br />

CHART SHOWING POPULATION DISTRIBUTION IN<br />

MBARARA BY SEX<br />

51%<br />

Source: UBOS Population Projection 2010<br />

49%<br />

Male<br />

Female<br />

2.2.4 Population Projection<br />

Population Census is carried out after a period of 10 years. During this time, population changes taken place<br />

due to, Fertility, Mortality and Migrations. Therefore there is need to project population for planning<br />

purposes. Population projections a very accurate when forecasts are done after a shorter time and the<br />

projection error increases with time.

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