ug Uganda 2018

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018

Year 2018

Key Economic Indicators (2018)

GDP (Current USD)

$32.93 billion

↑ 7.10% vs 2017
GDP per Capita

$792.17

↑ 3.52% vs 2017
GDP Growth (Annual %)

6.30%

↑ 3.17pp vs 2017
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

2.62%

↓ 2.59pp vs 2017

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2017 2018 Change
GDP (Current USD) $30.74 billion $32.93 billion +7.10%
GDP per Capita $765.22 $792.17 +3.52%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 3.13% 6.30% +3.17pp
Inflation (CPI %) 5.21% 2.62% -2.59pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 3.43% 3.25% -0.18pp

All Economic Indicators (2018)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$32.93 billion
GDP per Capita
$792.17
GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.30%
Gross National Income
$32.00 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
2.62%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
4.44%
Unemployment Rate (%)
3.25%
Interest Rate (Real %)
14.75%
Trade & Investment
Exports (Goods & Services)
N/A
Imports (Goods & Services)
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A
FDI Outflow
N/A
Balance & Debt
Current Account Balance (% GDP)
-6.33%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2018, Uganda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $32.93 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Uganda for 2018 is $792.17. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Uganda for 2018 is 2.62%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Uganda's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 6.30%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Uganda for 2018 is 3.25%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.