Uganda GDP Per Capita (2026)
Uganda has a growing East African economy supported by agriculture, services, construction, trade, manufacturing, telecommunications, and increasing investment in energy and infrastructure. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how expanding national production compares with a young and rapidly growing population. Explore Uganda’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,476
Est. in USD
World Rank
#168
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+7.3%
+$101
Africa Rank
#31
Out of 54 countries
1. Uganda GDP Per Capita in 2026
Uganda’s GDP per capita measures the amount of economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, services, industry, construction, and other sectors. Because population growth is strong, adjusting total GDP for the number of residents is essential when assessing economic progress. The indicator provides a more meaningful basis for comparing Uganda with economies of different demographic sizes.
2. Uganda GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Uganda GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,476 | +7.3% |
| 2025 | $1,375 | +12.3% |
| 2024 | $1,224 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | $1,151 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | $1,079 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | $1,008 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | $919 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | $952 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | $879 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | $838 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | $827 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | $849 | -15.8% |
| 2014 | $1,008 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | $965 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $951 | +9.1% |
| 2011 | $872 | +7.8% |
| 2010 | $809 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | $816 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | $784 | +23.7% |
| 2007 | $634 | +20.1% |
| 2006 | $528 | +9.3% |
| 2005 | $483 | +12.1% |
| 2004 | $431 | +19.1% |
| 2003 | $362 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $362 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | $348 | -2.0% |
| 2000 | $355 | -4.3% |
| 1999 | $371 | -7.7% |
| 1998 | $402 | -5.2% |
| 1997 | $424 | +5.7% |
| 1996 | $401 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | $402 | +16.2% |
| 1994 | $346 | +40.1% |
| 1993 | $247 | +14.4% |
| 1992 | $216 | -9.2% |
| 1991 | $238 | -49.6% |
| 1990 | $472 | -21.3% |
| 1989 | $600 | -21.9% |
| 1988 | $768 | -0.1% |
| 1987 | $769 | +55.4% |
| 1986 | $495 | -3.7% |
| 1985 | $514 | -11.5% |
| 1984 | $581 | -25.5% |
| 1983 | $780 | +11.0% |
| 1982 | $703 | -32.7% |
| 1981 | $1,044 | +57.0% |
| 1980 | $665 | — |
4. Uganda GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+7.3%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+46.4%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+78.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+179.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Uganda’s GDP per capita has generally increased as infrastructure, agriculture, services, telecommunications, urbanization, and investment have expanded. Population growth, inflation, exchange rates, weather conditions, commodity prices, and domestic demand can influence annual progress. Historical data helps show whether broader economic expansion is translating into sustained gains in production per resident.
5. Uganda GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Uganda
$1,476
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Uganda’s GDP per capita is approximately
55.3%
below the
Africa average
and
94.1%
below the world average.
6. Uganda GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #28 | Zambia | $1,831 |
| #29 | Benin | $1,809 |
| #30 | Nigeria | $1,556 |
| #31 | Uganda | $1,476 |
| #32 | Guinea-Bissau | $1,449 |
| #33 | Tanzania | $1,362 |
| #34 | Togo | $1,341 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Uganda
Uganda GDP (Nominal)
$73.4 Billion
(2026)
Uganda GDP Per Capita
$1,476
(2026)
Uganda’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights Uganda’s growing economic size within East Africa, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of output generated for each resident. Both indicators together offer complementary perspectives on development.
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8. Uganda GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,544 | +4.6% |
| 2028 | $1,623 | +5.1% |
| 2029 | $1,725 | +6.3% |
| 2030 | $1,813 | +5.1% |
Uganda GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,813 by 2030, representing a 22.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Uganda GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Uganda GDP per capita is estimated at $1,476 in 2026.
It ranks #168 globally and #31 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 7.3% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 46.4%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 78.5%.
It is approximately 55.3% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 94.1% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,813 by 2030, 22.8% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Uganda GDP Per Capita FAQs
Uganda GDP per capita is estimated at $1,476 in 2026.
Uganda ranks #168 globally and #31 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 7.3% compared with 2025.
Uganda GDP per capita was approximately $849 in 2015.
Uganda GDP per capita is approximately 55.3% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.