Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Uganda
Uganda: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 14.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Uganda, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 14.5% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Uganda peaked at 20.1% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 1981.
That places Uganda 50th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.4% | 3.7% | 8.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.2% | 1.9% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.7% | 5.3% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.4% | 6.4% | 20.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.0% | 15.5% | 19.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.6% | 14.5% | 16.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More economy & growth data for Uganda
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -7.3% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,021 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 52.44 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,021 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3,676 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.59 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.06 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 17.10 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 4.65 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Uganda?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Uganda was 14.5% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 20.1% in 2009.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 1981.
- How does Uganda rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Uganda ranks 50th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.