Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Uganda
Uganda: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 14.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Uganda, 2015–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for central government revenues as a share of gdp in Uganda is 14.0%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and up 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Uganda peaked at 14.4% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 11.6%, in 2015.
That places Uganda 136th out of 157 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Uganda, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11.6% | — |
| 2016 | 12.0% | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 12.4% | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 12.5% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 13.1% | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 12.9% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 14.0% | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 13.8% | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 14.4% | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 14.0% | -2.3% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 14.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 13.1%, 1.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 14.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.8%, 89% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.3% | 11.6% | 13.1% | 5 |
| 2020s | 13.8% | 12.9% | 14.4% | 5 |
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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Uganda?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Uganda was 14.0% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 14.4% in 2023.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.6% in 2015.
- How does Uganda rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Uganda ranks 136th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.