What is the GDP of Uganda?

66.5 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 13 of 53 African economies.

What is the economic growth of Uganda?

Real GDP growth of +6.7 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +6.2 % for 2026.

What GDP does the IMF project for Uganda in 2030?

106.5 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 66.5 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 7.1 % a year on average.

Is Uganda a rich country?

GDP per capita of 1,384 $ in 2025, below the African median (1,768 $): no. 29 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).

How many people live in Uganda?

48.0 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 9 in Africa by population.

What is the inflation rate in Uganda?

3.6 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.2 %.

Is Uganda highly indebted?

Public debt of 53.2 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 26 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).

Is Uganda in default?

No. Its rating is B− (S&P B− · Moody's B3 · Fitch B). Risk of debt distress: moderate (IMF-World Bank, 3 Feb 2026).

What is the credit rating of Uganda?

S&P B− · Moody's B3 · Fitch B: weak rating, no. 20 of the 34 African countries rated.

What is the currency of Uganda?

Its currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX).

What does Uganda export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (47.5 %), Coffee, tea, spices (17.6 %), Cocoa and cocoa products (3.8 %). First client: United Arab Emirates (CEPII, BACI).

Does Uganda have a stock exchange?

Yes: the Uganda Securities Exchange, with 24 listed securities.

What share of the population of Uganda has electricity?

55.3 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).

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Questions on the economy of Uganda

What is the GDP of Uganda?

66.5 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 13 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Uganda?

Real GDP growth of +6.7 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +6.2 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Uganda in 2030?

106.5 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 66.5 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 7.1 % a year on average.
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Is Uganda a rich country?

GDP per capita of 1,384 $ in 2025, below the African median (1,768 $): no. 29 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Uganda?

48.0 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 9 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Uganda?

3.6 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.2 %.
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Is Uganda highly indebted?

Public debt of 53.2 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 26 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Uganda in default?

No. Its rating is B− (S&P B− · Moody's B3 · Fitch B). Risk of debt distress: moderate (IMF-World Bank, 3 Feb 2026).
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What is the credit rating of Uganda?

S&P B− · Moody's B3 · Fitch B: weak rating, no. 20 of the 34 African countries rated.
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What is the currency of Uganda?

Its currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX).
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What does Uganda export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (47.5 %), Coffee, tea, spices (17.6 %), Cocoa and cocoa products (3.8 %). First client: United Arab Emirates (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Uganda part of?

EAC (East African Community).
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Does Uganda have a stock exchange?

Yes: the Uganda Securities Exchange, with 24 listed securities.
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What share of the population of Uganda has electricity?

55.3 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources