ICT service exports in Uganda
Uganda: ICT service exports was 48.48 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
ICT service exports in Uganda, 1999–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ict service exports in Uganda is 48.48 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.6% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ict service exports in Uganda peaked at 102.12 million BoP, current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 6.90 million BoP, current US$, in 2000.
Uganda ranks 123rd of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
ICT service exports in Uganda, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 7.50 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2000 | 6.90 million BoP, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 11.17 million BoP, current US$ | +61.9% |
| 2002 | 7.76 million BoP, current US$ | -30.5% |
| 2003 | 15.06 million BoP, current US$ | +93.9% |
| 2004 | 24.72 million BoP, current US$ | +64.2% |
| 2005 | 49.50 million BoP, current US$ | +100.2% |
| 2006 | 53.16 million BoP, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 33.76 million BoP, current US$ | -36.5% |
| 2008 | 53.19 million BoP, current US$ | +57.5% |
| 2009 | 55.71 million BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 56.88 million BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 74.57 million BoP, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 2012 | 74.30 million BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 102.12 million BoP, current US$ | +37.5% |
| 2014 | 56.88 million BoP, current US$ | -44.3% |
| 2015 | 65.36 million BoP, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2016 | 39.94 million BoP, current US$ | -38.9% |
| 2017 | 39.11 million BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 52.39 million BoP, current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2019 | 27.77 million BoP, current US$ | -47.0% |
| 2020 | 14.77 million BoP, current US$ | -46.8% |
| 2021 | 41.51 million BoP, current US$ | +181.1% |
| 2022 | 40.09 million BoP, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 55.44 million BoP, current US$ | +38.3% |
| 2024 | 48.48 million BoP, current US$ | -12.6% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 48.48 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 42.59 million BoP, current US$, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 48.48 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.24 million BoP, current US$, 1.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.50 million BoP, current US$ | 7.50 million BoP, current US$ | 7.50 million BoP, current US$ | 1 |
| 2000s | 31.09 million BoP, current US$ | 6.90 million BoP, current US$ | 55.71 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.93 million BoP, current US$ | 27.77 million BoP, current US$ | 102.12 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.06 million BoP, current US$ | 14.77 million BoP, current US$ | 55.44 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 120 Laos 60.76 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 121 Curacao 54.89 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 122 Afghanistan 54.77 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 124 Jordan 48.17 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 125 Bolivia 47.02 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 126 Maldives 46.89 million BoP, current 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$), annual growth rate -11.58 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ict service exports in Uganda?
- Ict service exports in Uganda was 48.48 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest ict service exports recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 102.12 million BoP, current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest ict service exports recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.90 million BoP, current US$ in 2000.
- How does Uganda rank for ict service exports?
- Uganda ranks 123rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ict service exports rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of ICT service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Information and communication technology service exports include computer and communications services (telecommunications and postal and courier services) and information services (computer data and news-related service transactions). Data are in current U.S. dollars.