Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Uganda
Uganda: Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth was 13.2% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Uganda, 1983–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in %, constant LCU.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 13.2% for exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in 2011.
The figure is up 136.3% on the previous year and down 54.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Uganda peaked at 84.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, -21.6%, in 2000.
Uganda ranks 15th of 47 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.
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Uganda, year by year
| Year | %, constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | -7.4% | — |
| 1984 | 11.6% | -258.4% |
| 1985 | -3.5% | -129.7% |
| 1986 | 1.7% | -148.4% |
| 1987 | -1.5% | -189.4% |
| 1988 | 3.8% | -353.7% |
| 1989 | 5.9% | +53.8% |
| 1990 | 5.0% | -14.8% |
| 1991 | -5.5% | -210.7% |
| 1992 | 15.5% | -380.3% |
| 1993 | -4.4% | -128.7% |
| 1994 | 31.5% | -810.8% |
| 1995 | 28.6% | -9.2% |
| 1996 | 27.2% | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 29.5% | +8.4% |
| 1998 | -14.9% | -150.5% |
| 1999 | 26.3% | -276.2% |
| 2000 | -21.6% | -182.3% |
| 2001 | 29.1% | -234.5% |
| 2002 | 16.7% | -42.6% |
| 2003 | 3.3% | -80.2% |
| 2004 | 23.7% | +617.6% |
| 2005 | 14.8% | -37.6% |
| 2006 | 7.8% | -47.5% |
| 2007 | 12.1% | +56.4% |
| 2008 | 84.4% | +595.6% |
| 2009 | 16.2% | -80.9% |
| 2010 | 5.6% | -65.5% |
| 2011 | 13.2% | +136.3% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 13.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.4%, 3.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 13.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.4%, 2.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.5% | -7.4% | 11.6% | 7 |
| 1990s | 13.9% | -14.9% | 31.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.6% | -21.6% | 84.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.4% | 5.6% | 13.2% | 2 |
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 exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Uganda?
- Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Uganda was 13.2% in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 84.4% in 2008.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.6% in 2000.
- How does Uganda rank for exports of goods and non-financial services, growth?
- Uganda ranks 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of goods and non-financial services, growth rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth (%, constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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"The annual rate of growth of exports of goods and non-financial services, as calculated from the constant local currency series. Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to or received from the rest of the world. Included is the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services. Data are in constant local currency. "