Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Uganda
Uganda: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 537.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Uganda, 1982–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Uganda stood at 537.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Uganda peaked at 1,353 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2002 and was at its lowest, 513.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1987.
That places Uganda 13th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 44 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Uganda, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1,211 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1983 | 1,231 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 732.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -40.5% |
| 1985 | 751.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 696.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 513.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.3% |
| 1988 | 549.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 662.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.5% |
| 1990 | 800.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.9% |
| 1991 | 989.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.5% |
| 1992 | 1,132 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 970.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.3% |
| 1994 | 873.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1995 | 940.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 1,013 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 995.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 977.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 1,168 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.5% |
| 2000 | 1,152 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 1,308 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 2002 | 1,353 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 1,272 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 1,072 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 2005 | 1,037 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 1,148 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 1,120 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 1,083 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 727.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.9% |
| 2010 | 670.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 736.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 796.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 759.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 629.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 2015 | 724.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 732.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 712.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 720.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 719.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 679.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 748.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 619.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 2023 | 558.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2024 | 553.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 537.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 537.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for low income countries, which is 88.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 6.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 537.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 85.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 6.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 793.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 513.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,231 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 1990s | 985.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 800.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,168 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,127 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 727.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,353 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 720.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 629.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 796.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 615.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 537.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 748.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 10 Madagascar 788.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 11 Lebanon 756.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 12 Colombia 547.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 14 Rwanda 479.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 15 South Korea 427.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 16 Uzbekistan 419.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate -11.58 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Uganda?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Uganda was 537.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 1,353 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2002.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 513.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1987.
- How does Uganda rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Uganda ranks 13th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.