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Uganda

Unverified rate framework · ISO:UG

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Missing or stale rateTarget · 31 Oct 2026Issued · 15 Sep 2026, 02:54 UTCRESEARCH ONLY
CapitalKampala
RegionSub-Saharan Africa
Income groupLow income
CurrencyUgandan shilling
GDP$61.99B2025 · current US$
Real GDP growth6.33%2025 · annual %
Population51.38M2025 · people
GDP per capita$1,206.32025 · current US$

Latest available annual observations; years differ by indicator. Monetary values use the stated current-price basis and are not forecasts. World Bank data fetched 2026-09-15.

Economic structure

2025 · share of GDP

Broad sectors use the latest common year. Manufacturing is included in industry. Shares can total less than 100% because of taxes and accounting adjustments.

Uganda's largest reported broad sector is services in 2025.

Monetary & research context

Policy authorityISO:UG
Policy frameworkunverified rate framework
Native targetpolicy benchmark rate
Decision evidence0
Calendar evidence0
Communication records0

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Real GDP growth

6.33% · 2025 · annual %

Real GDP growth · annual %2.95%4.70%6.44%2014: 5.10630732539796 annual %2015: 5.18785986002466 annual %2016: 4.78100029254482 annual %2017: 3.13140551723596 annual %2018: 6.30392378262997 annual %2019: 6.43874503276439 annual %2020: 2.95130642218098 annual %2021: 3.53658034070898 annual %2022: 4.58802192181773 annual %2023: 5.33697295511469 annual %2024: 6.05558075875589 annual %2025: 6.33181157677313 annual %20142025
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YearValue (annual %)
20256.332
20246.056
20235.337
20224.588
20213.537
20202.951
20196.439
20186.304
20173.131
20164.781
20155.188
20145.106
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Economy

GDP$61.99B2025 · current US$Source & definition ↗
Real GDP growth6.33%2025 · annual %Source & definition ↗
GDP per capita$1,206.32025 · current US$Source & definition ↗
GDP at purchasing power parityInt$ 179.21B2025 · current international $Source & definition ↗

People

Population51.38M2025 · peopleSource & definition ↗
Population growth2.70%2025 · annual %Source & definition ↗
Urban population31.94%2025 · % of populationSource & definition ↗
Life expectancy68.492024 · yearsSource & definition ↗
Unemployment · ILO estimate2.75%2025 · % of labor forceSource & definition ↗
Labor force participation · ages 15+80.03%2025 · % of population ages 15+Source & definition ↗

Sectors

Agriculture, forestry & fishing26.13%2025 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗
Industry including construction24.27%2025 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗
Services42.09%2025 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗
Manufacturing14.47%2025 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗

Trade & investment

Exports of goods & services21.44%2025 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗
Imports of goods & services28.76%2025 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗
Current account balance-7.78%2024 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗
Foreign direct investment · net inflows6.04%2024 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗

Money & public finance

Consumer inflation3.58%2025 · annual %Source & definition ↗
Central government debt54.43%2024 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗
Tax revenue12.63%2024 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗
Government cash surplus / deficitNot available% of GDP
Domestic credit to private sector14.30%2024 · % of GDPSource & definition ↗
Total reserves including gold$3.48B2024 · current US$Source & definition ↗

Infrastructure

Internet use8.95%2024 · % of populationSource & definition ↗
Access to electricity55.30%2024 · % of populationSource & definition ↗

Geography

Surface area241,5502023 · square kmSource & definition ↗

Government debt covers central government, which can differ substantially from general-government debt. Indicator definitions, estimation methods and coverage differ. Latest available does not mean current-year: older observations remain explicitly dated. Source: World Bank WDI and its underlying contributors.

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