Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Uganda
Uganda: Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and was 10.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10.5%
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
35th
of 125 countries
All-time high
11.2%
in 2022
All-time low
1.4%
in 2012
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Uganda, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 10.5% for debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in 2023.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 540.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Uganda peaked at 11.2% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2012.
Uganda ranks 35th of 125 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.0% | — |
| 2001 | 6.6% | -34.5% |
| 2002 | 9.6% | +46.6% |
| 2003 | 10.4% | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 8.7% | -16.8% |
| 2005 | 10.6% | +22.3% |
| 2006 | 5.3% | -49.9% |
| 2007 | 2.5% | -52.7% |
| 2008 | 2.1% | -15.2% |
| 2009 | 2.0% | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 1.8% | -11.8% |
| 2011 | 1.5% | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | +19.8% |
| 2014 | 2.0% | +21.2% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 2.1% | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 3.5% | +64.7% |
| 2018 | 5.4% | +55.9% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | -15.6% |
| 2020 | 5.5% | +21.8% |
| 2021 | 9.8% | +76.8% |
| 2022 | 11.2% | +14.3% |
| 2023 | 10.5% | -6.7% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 10.5% is above the median for low income countries, which is 9.7%, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 10.5% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.0%, 1.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.8% | 2.0% | 10.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.2% | 5.5% | 11.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More economy & growth data for Uganda
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.29 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 399,794 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.008 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.26 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0604 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 65.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -11.58 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Uganda?
- Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Uganda was 10.5% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 11.2% in 2022.
- What is the lowest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2012.
- How does Uganda rank for debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and?
- Uganda ranks 35th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 540.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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