Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Uganda

Uganda: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 1.85 Percent per annum in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.85 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 17.4%
World rank
30th
of 36 countries
All-time high
14.6 Percent per annum
in 2004
All-time low
1.85 Percent per annum
in 2021
Years of data
21
2001–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Uganda, 2001–2021

0510152001201120212001: 7.4 Percent per annum2002: 5.9 Percent per annum2003: 6.6 Percent per annum2004: 14.6 Percent per annum2005: 11 Percent per annum2006: 10.6 Percent per annum2007: 8.5 Percent per annum2008: 6.5 Percent per annum2009: 5.4 Percent per annum2010: 3.4 Percent per annum2011: 4.4 Percent per annum2012: 3.6 Percent per annum2013: 4.2 Percent per annum2014: 3.7 Percent per annum2015: 2.3 Percent per annum2016: 3.2 Percent per annum2017: 5.2 Percent per annum2018: 4.8 Percent per annum2019: 2.5 Percent per annum2020: 2.2 Percent per annum2021: 1.9 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

In 2021, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Uganda stood at 1.85 Percent per annum. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.

That represents a change of down 17.4% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Uganda peaked at 14.6 Percent per annum in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.85 Percent per annum, in 2021.

Uganda ranks 30th of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment in Uganda, 2001 to 2021.
Year Percent per annum Change
2001 7.43 Percent per annum
2002 5.93 Percent per annum -20.2%
2003 6.62 Percent per annum +11.7%
2004 14.6 Percent per annum +120.7%
2005 11 Percent per annum -24.7%
2006 10.6 Percent per annum -3.6%
2007 8.53 Percent per annum -19.5%
2008 6.53 Percent per annum -23.5%
2009 5.36 Percent per annum -18.0%
2010 3.45 Percent per annum -35.7%
2011 4.35 Percent per annum +26.2%
2012 3.56 Percent per annum -18.2%
2013 4.18 Percent per annum +17.5%
2014 3.74 Percent per annum -10.6%
2015 2.27 Percent per annum -39.2%
2016 3.24 Percent per annum +42.7%
2017 5.16 Percent per annum +59.3%
2018 4.84 Percent per annum -6.2%
2019 2.54 Percent per annum -47.6%
2020 2.24 Percent per annum -11.7%
2021 1.85 Percent per annum -17.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.51 Percent per annum 5.36 Percent per annum 14.6 Percent per annum 9
2010s 3.73 Percent per annum 2.27 Percent per annum 5.16 Percent per annum 10
2020s 2.05 Percent per annum 1.85 Percent per annum 2.24 Percent per annum 2

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 27 Tunisia 2.77 Percent per annum compare
  2. 28 Morocco 2.42 Percent per annum compare
  3. 29 Niger 1.87 Percent per annum compare
  4. 31 Mozambique 1.36 Percent per annum compare
  5. 32 Seychelles 1.34 Percent per annum compare
  6. 33 Mauritius 0.9125 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Uganda?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Uganda was 1.85 Percent per annum in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 14.6 Percent per annum in 2004.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 1.85 Percent per annum in 2021.
How does Uganda rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Uganda ranks 30th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
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Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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64 places, 938 data points, 2001–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.