Hinduism in Uganda

Hinduism in Uganda

Hinduism in Uganda appeared with the Hindu immigrants who came to Eastern and Southern Africa.

According to [http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_312.htmladherents.com] , Hindus represent 0.8% (out of 27,269,482) of the total Ugandan population.


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