GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Uganda
Uganda: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 14.98 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14.98 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 42.0%
World rank
28th
of 212 countries
All-time high
74.01 % change on previous year
in 2009
All-time low
-41.81 % change on previous year
in 1980
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Uganda, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Uganda is 14.98 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 42.0% on the previous year and up 2,268.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Uganda peaked at 74.01 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -41.81 % change on previous year, in 1980.
That places Uganda 28th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Uganda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 1963 | 14.95 % change on previous year | +781.6% |
| 1964 | 14.13 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1965 | 50.11 % change on previous year | +254.7% |
| 1966 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 1967 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1968 | 7.25 % change on previous year | +60.3% |
| 1969 | 12.65 % change on previous year | +74.4% |
| 1970 | 7.79 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 1971 | 12.52 % change on previous year | +60.7% |
| 1972 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 1973 | 14.14 % change on previous year | +171.7% |
| 1974 | 23.33 % change on previous year | +65.0% |
| 1975 | 12.42 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1976 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 1977 | 19.99 % change on previous year | +437.5% |
| 1978 | -17.58 % change on previous year | -187.9% |
| 1979 | -11.62 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1980 | -41.81 % change on previous year | +259.9% |
| 1981 | 7.45 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1982 | 62.83 % change on previous year | +743.6% |
| 1983 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -95.4% |
| 1984 | 61.39 % change on previous year | +2027.6% |
| 1985 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 1986 | 11.47 % change on previous year | -532.0% |
| 1987 | 59.8 % change on previous year | +421.6% |
| 1988 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 1989 | -18.93 % change on previous year | -595.9% |
| 1990 | -18.42 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1991 | -22.83 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 1992 | -13.98 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 1993 | 12.7 % change on previous year | -190.9% |
| 1994 | 23.91 % change on previous year | +88.2% |
| 1995 | 44.24 % change on previous year | +85.0% |
| 1996 | 5.02 % change on previous year | -88.7% |
| 1997 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 1998 | 5.03 % change on previous year | +35.3% |
| 1999 | -8.9 % change on previous year | -276.9% |
| 2000 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
| 2001 | -5.7 % change on previous year | -275.5% |
| 2002 | 5.79 % change on previous year | -201.6% |
| 2003 | 6.93 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 2004 | 20.17 % change on previous year | +191.0% |
| 2005 | 16.37 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2006 | 7.99 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 2007 | 19.29 % change on previous year | +141.4% |
| 2008 | 21.32 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 74.01 % change on previous year | +247.1% |
| 2010 | 6.15 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2011 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 2012 | -2.03 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 2013 | 5.9 % change on previous year | -390.4% |
| 2014 | 12.78 % change on previous year | +116.8% |
| 2015 | -0.6905 % change on previous year | -105.4% |
| 2016 | -9.83 % change on previous year | +1323.3% |
| 2017 | 5.27 % change on previous year | -153.7% |
| 2018 | 7.1 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 2019 | 7.37 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 7.79 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2022 | 12.42 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
| 2023 | 7.03 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 2024 | 10.55 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 2025 | 14.98 % change on previous year | +42.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.7 % change on previous year | 1.7 % change on previous year | 50.11 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.99 % change on previous year | -17.58 % change on previous year | 23.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.62 % change on previous year | -41.81 % change on previous year | 62.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.05 % change on previous year | -22.83 % change on previous year | 44.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.94 % change on previous year | -5.7 % change on previous year | 74.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.65 % change on previous year | -9.83 % change on previous year | 12.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.85 % change on previous year | 6.36 % change on previous year | 14.98 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 25 Nigeria 15.27 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Senegal 15.03 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Guinea-Bissau 15.02 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Peru 14.77 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Cote d'Ivoire 14.53 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Benin 14.35 % change on previous year compare
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)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 1,206 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 11.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3,676 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 4.43 million current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 6.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.846 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,021 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 6.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Uganda?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Uganda was 14.98 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 74.01 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.81 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Uganda rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Uganda ranks 28th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,268.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.