Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Uganda
Uganda: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
104th
of 164 countries
All-time high
508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
40,871 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Uganda, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2022. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 58.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Uganda peaked at 508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 40,871 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
Uganda ranks 104th of 164 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 40,871 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 42,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1963 | 47,410 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 1964 | 51,010 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 52,147 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1966 | 55,350 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 58,352 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 59,846 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 66,402 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1970 | 67,388 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 69,377 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 69,797 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 69,466 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 69,542 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 68,134 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1976 | 68,586 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 69,716 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 65,891 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 58,685 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -10.9% |
| 1980 | 56,665 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 58,783 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 63,624 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 68,360 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1984 | 62,488 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -8.6% |
| 1985 | 63,816 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 64,028 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 68,120 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 73,025 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 78,261 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 81,421 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 82,773 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 87,501 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 93,087 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 100,062 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 109,159 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 116,192 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 121,531 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 128,799 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 138,872 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 144,333 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 157,086 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 168,294 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 178,138 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 187,235 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 204,800 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 218,068 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 234,492 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 257,589 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 276,781 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 295,375 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 313,464 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 320,777 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 333,410 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 352,564 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 380,790 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 381,396 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 407,445 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 429,863 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 463,314 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 457,287 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 484,742 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 115,907 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 4.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 199,392 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 2.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 52,661 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 40,871 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 66,402 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 67,658 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 58,685 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 69,797 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 65,717 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 56,665 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 78,261 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 105,940 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 81,421 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 138,872 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 202,682 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 144,333 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 276,781 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 367,840 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 295,375 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 463,314 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 483,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 457,287 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 101 Oman 573,037 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 102 Eswatini 557,844 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 103 Ukraine 533,599 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 105 Gambia 460,157 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 106 Myanmar 445,899 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 107 Honduras 444,529 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -31.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 2.4 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -34.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.76 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Uganda?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Uganda was 508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 508,652 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,871 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Uganda rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Uganda ranks 104th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.6%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.