Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Uganda
Uganda: Merchandise exports by continent of destination was 0.0% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Uganda, 1954–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports by continent of destination in Uganda is 0.0%, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.4% on the previous year and down 84.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent of destination in Uganda peaked at 1.3% in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1988.
Uganda ranks 149th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 6 |
| 1960s | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
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)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 14.5% (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by continent of destination in Uganda?
- Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Uganda was 0.0% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3% in 1980.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1988.
- How does Uganda rank for merchandise exports by continent of destination?
- Uganda ranks 149th out of 191 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent of destination rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures correspond to the value of merchandise exports by continental destination as a share of gross domestic product (GDP). All partner countries are classified into continent groupings according to OWID's classification.