Moving to Uganda from Sudan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to Uganda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sudan to Uganda. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kampala averages 82°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Sudan to Uganda, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
62,670 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Uganda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Uganda?

Top countries of origin for Uganda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to Uganda.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
UG
16.0

Uganda performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.5
UG
1.9

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
UG
0.2t

Uganda performs significantly better than Sudan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
UG
0.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
UG
5.8%

Sudan generally does better on infrastructure, though Uganda leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$1,165
UG
$1,206

Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SD
66.5 yrs
UG
68.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.9
UG
35.9

Uganda performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015), Uganda Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Uganda vs Sudan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Kampala
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Khartoum Kampala
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Can you move from Sudan to Uganda?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Uganda. To live, work, or study long-term in Uganda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uganda's immigration authority.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uganda.
Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Uganda passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Uganda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uganda has 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Uganda safe for expats?

Uganda performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in health coverage index. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 2.5 in Sudan. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What's the weather like in Uganda compared to Sudan?

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD UG
Population 51,662,147 51,384,894
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Arabic, English English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 999