Uganda Live GDP
$54,397,810,630
GDP Added Today
$124,112,000
Uganda GDP (2026)
LiveUganda 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.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
7.50%
vs 2025
โฒ +0.80%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,476
vs 2025
โฒ +$101
Global Rank (Nominal)
#92
of 218 countries
World Share
0.06%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Uganda GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$73.37B
Lowest GDP
$3.65B
Average Growth
5.46%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
10.40%
Weakest Growth
-3.40%
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%
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 (1980โ2026)
| 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% | #93 |
| 2022 | $47,272,000,000 | 6.20% | $1,079 | 0.05% | #94 |
| 2021 | $42,805,000,000 | 5.50% | $1,008 | 0.04% | #96 |
| 2020 | $37,889,000,000 | -1.20% | $919 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2019 | $37,895,000,000 | 7.60% | $952 | 0.04% | #101 |
| 2018 | $34,127,000,000 | 5.60% | $879 | 0.04% | #101 |
| 2017 | $31,589,000,000 | 6.80% | $838 | 0.04% | #101 |
| 2016 | $30,232,000,000 | 0.20% | $827 | 0.04% | #101 |
| 2015 | $30,122,000,000 | 8.00% | $849 | 0.04% | #101 |
| 2014 | $34,754,000,000 | 5.70% | $1,008 | 0.04% | #101 |
| 2013 | $32,331,000,000 | 3.90% | $965 | 0.04% | #101 |
| 2012 | $30,939,000,000 | 2.30% | $951 | 0.04% | #100 |
| 2011 | $27,501,000,000 | 7.70% | $872 | 0.04% | #102 |
| 2010 | $24,683,000,000 | 7.50% | $809 | 0.04% | #100 |
| 2009 | $24,107,000,000 | 8.10% | $816 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2008 | $22,419,000,000 | 10.40% | $784 | 0.03% | #103 |
| 2007 | $17,512,000,000 | 8.10% | $634 | 0.03% | #106 |
| 2006 | $14,079,000,000 | 7.00% | $528 | 0.03% | #105 |
| 2005 | $12,460,000,000 | 10.00% | $483 | 0.03% | #105 |
| 2004 | $10,750,000,000 | 5.80% | $431 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 2003 | $8,725,000,000 | 6.20% | $362 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 2002 | $8,425,000,000 | 7.10% | $362 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 2001 | $7,835,000,000 | 8.80% | $348 | 0.02% | #106 |
| 2000 | $7,756,000,000 | 3.90% | $355 | 0.02% | #107 |
| 1999 | $7,823,000,000 | 8.00% | $371 | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1998 | $8,230,000,000 | 6.10% | $402 | 0.03% | #101 |
| 1997 | $8,407,000,000 | 4.60% | $424 | 0.03% | #100 |
| 1996 | $7,713,000,000 | 6.60% | $401 | 0.02% | #99 |
| 1995 | $7,473,000,000 | 9.20% | $402 | 0.02% | #92 |
| 1994 | $6,240,000,000 | 7.70% | $346 | 0.02% | #97 |
| 1993 | $4,311,000,000 | 6.70% | $247 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 1992 | $3,645,000,000 | 5.80% | $216 | 0.01% | #112 |
| 1991 | $3,897,000,000 | 1.80% | $238 | 0.02% | #101 |
| 1990 | $7,452,000,000 | 6.50% | $472 | 0.03% | #78 |
| 1989 | $9,136,000,000 | 6.40% | $600 | 0.04% | #73 |
| 1988 | $11,268,000,000 | 8.30% | $768 | 0.06% | #68 |
| 1987 | $10,878,000,000 | 4.00% | $769 | 0.06% | #70 |
| 1986 | $6,746,000,000 | 0.90% | $495 | 0.05% | #76 |
| 1985 | $6,771,000,000 | -3.00% | $514 | 0.05% | #74 |
| 1984 | $7,399,000,000 | -3.00% | $581 | 0.06% | #76 |
| 1983 | $9,619,000,000 | 4.90% | $780 | 0.08% | #68 |
| 1982 | $8,410,000,000 | 8.20% | $703 | 0.07% | #73 |
| 1981 | $12,120,000,000 | 3.90% | $1,044 | 0.10% | #66 |
| 1980 | $7,486,000,000 | -3.40% | $665 | 0.07% | #73 |
Uganda GDP Projections (IMF)
i| 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. Ugandaโs 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
Ugandaโs 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.