Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Uganda
Uganda: Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a was 15.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
15.1%
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
165th
of 182 countries
All-time high
18.4%
in 2001
All-time low
9.5%
in 2009
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Uganda, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Uganda is 15.1%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Uganda peaked at 18.4% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 9.5%, in 2009.
That places Uganda 165th out of 182 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.5% | — |
| 2001 | 18.4% | +47.1% |
| 2002 | 16.8% | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 15.7% | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 14.5% | -8.0% |
| 2005 | 13.9% | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 12.4% | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 11.4% | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 10.3% | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 9.5% | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 10.1% | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 10.5% | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 10.0% | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 9.9% | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 12.0% | +22.1% |
| 2016 | 12.6% | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 12.8% | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 12.5% | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 13.9% | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 13.9% | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 15.3% | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 14.7% | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 15.1% | +2.6% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 15.1% is below the median for low income countries, which is 20.3%, 74% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 15.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 20.8%, 72% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.6% | 9.5% | 18.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.4% | 9.8% | 13.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.7% | 13.9% | 15.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 162 Philippines 15.7% compare
- 163 Pakistan 15.3% compare
- 164 Indonesia 15.2% compare
- 166 Lao People's Democratic Republic 14.8% compare
- 166 Lao People's Democratic Republic 14.8% compare
- 168 Gabon 14.5% 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 total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Uganda?
- Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Uganda was 15.1% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 18.4% in 2001.
- What is the lowest total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.5% in 2009.
- How does Uganda rank for total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a?
- Uganda ranks 165th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a proportion of GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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