Mining and quarrying, value added in Uganda
Uganda: Mining and quarrying, value added was 69.75 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mining and quarrying, value added in Uganda, 1982–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mining and quarrying, value added in Uganda is 69.75 billion constant LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 145.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mining and quarrying, value added in Uganda peaked at 69.75 billion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.53 billion constant LCU, in 1988.
Uganda ranks 18th of 45 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.
Mining and quarrying, value added in Uganda, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2.53 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1983 | 2.74 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 2.62 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 2.18 billion constant LCU | -16.8% |
| 1986 | 1.91 billion constant LCU | -12.2% |
| 1987 | 1.72 billion constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 1988 | 1.53 billion constant LCU | -11.4% |
| 1989 | 1.60 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 2.77 billion constant LCU | +73.7% |
| 1991 | 5.71 billion constant LCU | +106.1% |
| 1992 | 6.30 billion constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 1993 | 6.96 billion constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 1994 | 7.21 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 7.87 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 10.68 billion constant LCU | +35.7% |
| 1997 | 16.04 billion constant LCU | +50.2% |
| 1998 | 20.39 billion constant LCU | +27.1% |
| 1999 | 23.36 billion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 2000 | 26.33 billion constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 28.39 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 31.86 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 35.93 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 36.54 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 46.49 billion constant LCU | +27.2% |
| 2006 | 49.33 billion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 58.91 billion constant LCU | +19.4% |
| 2008 | 60.68 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 63.52 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 65.93 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 69.75 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 69.75 billion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 14.46 billion constant LCU, 4.8× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 69.75 billion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.71 billion constant LCU, 3.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mining and quarrying, value added in Uganda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +106.1% | 2.77 billion constant LCU | 5.71 billion constant LCU |
| 1990 | +73.7% | 1.60 billion constant LCU | 2.77 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.10 billion constant LCU | 1.53 billion constant LCU | 2.74 billion constant LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | 10.73 billion constant LCU | 2.77 billion constant LCU | 23.36 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.80 billion constant LCU | 26.33 billion constant LCU | 63.52 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.84 billion constant LCU | 65.93 billion constant LCU | 69.75 billion constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 15 Algeria 94.66 billion constant LCU compare
- 16 Mali 87.97 billion constant LCU compare
- 17 Democratic Republic of Congo 77.80 billion constant LCU compare
- 19 Senegal 68.00 billion constant LCU compare
- 20 Niger 60.20 billion constant LCU compare
- 21 Central African Republic 22.51 billion constant LCU 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 mining and quarrying, value added in Uganda?
- Mining and quarrying, value added in Uganda was 69.75 billion constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 69.75 billion constant LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.53 billion constant LCU in 1988.
- How does Uganda rank for mining and quarrying, value added?
- Uganda ranks 18th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in constant local currency.