Uganda GDP (2026)

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Uganda has a young and expanding economy led by agriculture, trade, telecommunications, construction, transportation, and financial services. New energy projects, infrastructure investment, and a growing domestic market may broaden economic activity and strengthen regional commercial links. This page presents Uganda GDP figures, historical progress, and economic prospects for 2026.

Uganda Live GDP
$43,103,525,602
GDP Added Today
$86,594,096
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
7.50%
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +0.80%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,476
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$101
Global Rank (Nominal)
#92
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Uganda GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $73.37B
Lowest GDP $3.65B
Average Growth 5.46%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 10.40%
Weakest Growth -3.40%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Uganda 0.06%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.13%
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Key Findings

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Uganda's GDP in 2026 is $73.37B.

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It ranks #92 among 218 countries.

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Uganda contributes 0.06% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $1,476 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 7.50% in 2026.

Historical Data

Uganda GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $73,370,000,000 7.50% $1,476 0.06% #91
2025 $66,014,000,000 6.70% $1,375 0.06% #90
2024 $57,061,000,000 6.00% $1,224 0.05% #91
2023 $52,038,000,000 5.00% $1,151 0.05% #92
2022 $47,272,000,000 6.20% $1,079 0.05% #93
2021 $42,805,000,000 5.50% $1,008 0.04% #95
2020 $37,889,000,000 -1.20% $919 0.04% #96
2019 $37,895,000,000 7.60% $952 0.04% #100
2018 $34,127,000,000 5.60% $879 0.04% #100
2017 $31,589,000,000 6.80% $838 0.04% #100
2016 $30,232,000,000 0.20% $827 0.04% #100
2015 $30,122,000,000 8.00% $849 0.04% #100
2014 $34,754,000,000 5.70% $1,008 0.04% #100
2013 $32,331,000,000 3.90% $965 0.04% #100
2012 $30,939,000,000 2.30% $951 0.04% #99
2011 $27,501,000,000 7.70% $872 0.04% #101
2010 $24,683,000,000 7.50% $809 0.04% #99
2009 $24,107,000,000 8.10% $816 0.04% #97
2008 $22,419,000,000 10.40% $784 0.03% #102
2007 $17,512,000,000 8.10% $634 0.03% #105
2006 $14,079,000,000 7.00% $528 0.03% #104
2005 $12,460,000,000 10.00% $483 0.03% #104
2004 $10,750,000,000 5.80% $431 0.02% #102
2003 $8,725,000,000 6.20% $362 0.02% #108
2002 $8,425,000,000 7.10% $362 0.02% #104
2001 $7,835,000,000 8.80% $348 0.02% #105
2000 $7,756,000,000 3.90% $355 0.02% #106
1999 $7,823,000,000 8.00% $371 0.02% #101
1998 $8,230,000,000 6.10% $402 0.03% #100
1997 $8,407,000,000 4.60% $424 0.03% #99
1996 $7,713,000,000 6.60% $401 0.02% #98
1995 $7,473,000,000 9.20% $402 0.02% #91
1994 $6,240,000,000 7.70% $346 0.02% #96
1993 $4,311,000,000 6.70% $247 0.02% #110
1992 $3,645,000,000 5.80% $216 0.01% #111
1991 $3,897,000,000 1.80% $238 0.02% #100
1990 $7,452,000,000 6.50% $472 0.03% #77
1989 $9,136,000,000 6.40% $600 0.04% #72
1988 $11,268,000,000 8.30% $768 0.06% #67
1987 $10,878,000,000 4.00% $769 0.06% #69
1986 $6,746,000,000 0.90% $495 0.05% #75
1985 $6,771,000,000 -3.00% $514 0.05% #73
1984 $7,399,000,000 -3.00% $581 0.06% #75
1983 $9,619,000,000 4.90% $780 0.08% #67
1982 $8,410,000,000 8.20% $703 0.07% #72
1981 $12,120,000,000 3.90% $1,044 0.10% #65
1980 $7,486,000,000 -3.40% $665 0.07% #72

Uganda GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $80,198,000,000 8.20% $1,544 0.06% #87
2028 $87,684,000,000 7.00% $1,623 0.06% #87
2029 $95,952,000,000 6.70% $1,725 0.07% #86
2030 $103,904,000,000 6.20% $1,813 0.07% #85
2031 $112,310,000,000 5.90% $1,894 0.07% #84

Uganda Economy Overview

Uganda has a predominantly agricultural economy with an expanding base of services, construction, manufacturing, and energy development. Coffee is the principal merchandise export, while tea, fish, maize, sugar, flowers, cocoa, and livestock also contribute to production and rural livelihoods.

The services sector includes telecommunications, mobile banking, wholesale trade, transportation, education, and tourism. Manufacturing is concentrated in food processing, beverages, cement, textiles, steel products, and household goods. Ugandaโ€™s young population creates a growing consumer market, while infrastructure projects are improving roads, electricity, and regional connectivity. Development of petroleum resources may introduce a major new source of exports and investment.

Uganda GDP Outlook

Ugandaโ€™s outlook is strengthened by population growth, expanding consumer demand, infrastructure investment, and the planned development of petroleum resources. Agriculture, telecommunications, construction, financial services, tourism, and regional trade may continue to support economic activity. Oil production could increase exports and public revenue if projects proceed efficiently. Important risks include rising public debt, climate-related agricultural losses, delays in energy development, limited formal employment, governance concerns, and pressure on education and public services.