Gross capital formation in Uganda
Uganda: Gross capital formation was 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14.21 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
73rd
of 163 countries
All-time high
14.21 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
781.02 million constant 2015 US$
in 1985
Years of data
44
1982–2025
Gross capital formation in Uganda, 1982–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Uganda is 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 83.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Uganda peaked at 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 781.02 million constant 2015 US$, in 1985.
That places Uganda 73rd out of 163 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Uganda, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 826.46 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1983 | 801.73 million constant 2015 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 801.09 million constant 2015 US$ | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 781.02 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 800.34 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 1.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +36.9% |
| 1988 | 1.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +23.3% |
| 1989 | 1.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 1.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 1.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 1.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 1.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 1.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 2.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +42.0% |
| 1996 | 2.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 2.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 2.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 2.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 2.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 2.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 2.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 3.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 3.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 3.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 4.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.3% |
| 2007 | 5.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 5.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 5.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 6.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 6.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 7.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 7.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 7.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 7.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 8.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 8.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 9.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 10.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 10.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 11.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 11.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 12.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 13.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
| 2025 | 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.53 billion constant 2015 US$, 4.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion constant 2015 US$, 3.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 967.64 million constant 2015 US$ | 781.02 million constant 2015 US$ | 1.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 70 Bulgaria 14.61 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 71 Iraq 14.54 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 72 Lithuania 14.31 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 74 Paraguay 14.20 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 75 Ghana 13.89 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 76 Costa Rica 13.50 billion constant 2015 US$ 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate -11.58 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Uganda?
- Gross capital formation in Uganda was 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 781.02 million constant 2015 US$ in 1985.
- How does Uganda rank for gross capital formation?
- Uganda ranks 73rd out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.