Imports of goods and services in Uganda
Uganda: Imports of goods and services was 16.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Uganda, 1980–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Uganda stood at 16.12 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.1% on the previous year and up 107.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Uganda peaked at 16.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 368.20 million BoP, current US$, in 1985.
That places Uganda 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Uganda, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 441.00 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 384.70 million BoP, current US$ | -12.8% |
| 1982 | 498.00 million BoP, current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1983 | 492.50 million BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 369.10 million BoP, current US$ | -25.1% |
| 1985 | 368.20 million BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 491.40 million BoP, current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1987 | 693.80 million BoP, current US$ | +41.2% |
| 1988 | 758.70 million BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1989 | 825.50 million BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 686.30 million BoP, current US$ | -16.9% |
| 1991 | 618.90 million BoP, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1992 | 669.60 million BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1993 | 771.41 million BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1994 | 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +49.1% |
| 1995 | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1996 | 1.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 1.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1999 | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.7% |
| 2000 | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 1.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 1.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 2.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2006 | 2.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2007 | 3.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.8% |
| 2008 | 5.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.7% |
| 2009 | 5.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 6.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 7.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 7.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 7.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 7.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 7.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 6.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 7.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2018 | 8.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2019 | 9.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 10.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 10.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 11.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 13.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2024 | 16.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 532.29 million BoP, current US$ | 368.20 million BoP, current US$ | 825.50 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 618.90 million BoP, current US$ | 1.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 103 Mongolia 16.59 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 104 Iceland 16.39 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 105 Armenia 16.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 107 Kyrgyzstan 15.10 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 108 Senegal 14.92 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 109 Nepal 14.41 billion 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 452,615 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 12.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2427 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 292.79 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 9.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 892.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 1.08 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 6.91 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Uganda?
- Imports of goods and services in Uganda was 16.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 16.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 368.20 million BoP, current US$ in 1985.
- How does Uganda rank for imports of goods and services?
- Uganda ranks 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.4%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.