Uganda GDP Growth Rate (2026)
Uganda has a fast-growing East African economy supported by agriculture, services, construction, trade, and a young population. This page explores its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+7.5%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#4
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+0.8 pp
2025: +6.7%
Africa Rank
#3
Out of 54 countries
1. Uganda GDP Growth Rate in 2026
Ugandan economic growth is supported by infrastructure investment, agriculture, services, household demand, and expanding energy activity. Population growth and private investment also contribute to momentum.
2. Uganda GDP Growth Rate Trends (1980–2026)
Uganda’s growth history has been shaped by agricultural development, urbanization, public investment, and expanding services. Infrastructure and regional trade have become increasingly important over time.
3. Uganda GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +7.5% | +0.8 pp |
| 2025 | +6.7% | +0.7 pp |
| 2024 | +6.0% | +1.0 pp |
| 2023 | +5.0% | -1.2 pp |
| 2022 | +6.2% | +0.7 pp |
| 2021 | +5.5% | +6.7 pp |
| 2020 | -1.2% | -8.8 pp |
| 2019 | +7.6% | +2.0 pp |
| 2018 | +5.6% | -1.2 pp |
| 2017 | +6.8% | +6.6 pp |
| 2016 | +0.2% | -7.8 pp |
| 2015 | +8.0% | +2.3 pp |
| 2014 | +5.7% | +1.8 pp |
| 2013 | +3.9% | +1.6 pp |
| 2012 | +2.3% | -5.4 pp |
| 2011 | +7.7% | +0.2 pp |
| 2010 | +7.5% | -0.6 pp |
| 2009 | +8.1% | -2.3 pp |
| 2008 | +10.4% | +2.3 pp |
| 2007 | +8.1% | +1.1 pp |
| 2006 | +7.0% | -3.0 pp |
| 2005 | +10.0% | +4.2 pp |
| 2004 | +5.8% | -0.4 pp |
| 2003 | +6.2% | -0.9 pp |
| 2002 | +7.1% | -1.7 pp |
| 2001 | +8.8% | +4.9 pp |
| 2000 | +3.9% | -4.1 pp |
| 1999 | +8.0% | +1.9 pp |
| 1998 | +6.1% | +1.5 pp |
| 1997 | +4.6% | -2.0 pp |
| 1996 | +6.6% | -2.6 pp |
| 1995 | +9.2% | +1.5 pp |
| 1994 | +7.7% | +1.0 pp |
| 1993 | +6.7% | +0.9 pp |
| 1992 | +5.8% | +4.0 pp |
| 1991 | +1.8% | -4.7 pp |
| 1990 | +6.5% | +0.1 pp |
| 1989 | +6.4% | -1.9 pp |
| 1988 | +8.3% | +4.3 pp |
| 1987 | +4.0% | +3.1 pp |
| 1986 | +0.9% | +3.9 pp |
| 1985 | -3.0% | 0.0 pp |
| 1984 | -3.0% | -7.9 pp |
| 1983 | +4.9% | -3.3 pp |
| 1982 | +8.2% | +4.3 pp |
| 1981 | +3.9% | +7.3 pp |
| 1980 | -3.4% | — |
4. Uganda GDP Growth Performance
Current Growth Rate
+7.5%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+6.3%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+5.6%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+5.9%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from a large domestic market, infrastructure projects, and improving investment prospects. Agricultural dependence and financing constraints can still create volatility.
5. Uganda GDP Growth Rate vs Africa and World
Uganda
+7.5%
Africa Average
+4.1%
World Average
+2.8%
0.0%
3.8%
7.5%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Uganda’s GDP growth rate is approximately
3.4 pp
above the
Africa average
and
4.7 pp
above the world average.
6. Uganda GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ethiopia | +9.2% |
| #2 | Guinea | +8.7% |
| #3 | Uganda | +7.5% |
| #4 | Rwanda | +7.2% |
| #5 | Benin | +7.0% |
| #6 | Niger | +6.7% |
| #7 | Libya | +6.7% |
| #8 | Ivory Coast | +6.2% |
| #9 | Djibouti | +6.0% |
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8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Uganda
Uganda GDP (Nominal)
$73.4 Billion
(2026)
Uganda GDP Growth Rate
+7.5%
(2026)
Uganda often grows faster than mature economies and remains one of East Africa’s stronger development markets. Its lower income base provides significant room for catch-up growth.
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9. Uganda GDP Growth Rate Forecast
The outlook depends on infrastructure, agriculture, energy investment, services, and private-sector development. Debt, climate risks, and implementation challenges remain important.
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | +8.2% | +0.7 pp |
| 2028 | +7.0% | -1.2 pp |
| 2029 | +6.7% | -0.3 pp |
| 2030 | +6.2% | -0.5 pp |
10. Uganda GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings
Uganda GDP growth rate is estimated at +7.5% in 2026.
It ranks #4 globally and #3 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The growth rate accelerated by 0.8 percentage points compared with 2025.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +6.3%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +5.6%.
The current rate is 3.4 percentage points above the Africa average.
The current rate is 4.7 percentage points above the world average.
The forecast GDP growth rate is +6.2% in 2030, 1.3 percentage points below the 2026 rate.
11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?
GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate
=
(Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁)
÷
Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.
12. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Source:
World Bank
Measure:
Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit:
Percent (%)
Comparisons:
Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency:
Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated:
September 2026
13. Uganda GDP Growth Rate FAQs
Uganda GDP growth rate is estimated at +7.5% in 2026.
Uganda ranks #4 globally and #3 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +7.5% in 2026.
Uganda GDP growth rate was +8.0% in 2015.
Uganda GDP growth rate is 3.4 percentage points above 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.