ug Uganda 2021

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021

Year 2021

Key Economic Indicators (2021)

GDP (Current USD)

$40.53 billion

↑ 7.79% vs 2020
GDP per Capita

$882.79

↑ 4.38% vs 2020
GDP Growth (Annual %)

3.54%

↑ 0.59pp vs 2020
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

2.20%

↓ 1.11pp vs 2020

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2020 2021 Change
GDP (Current USD) $37.60 billion $40.53 billion +7.79%
GDP per Capita $845.77 $882.79 +4.38%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 2.95% 3.54% +0.59pp
Inflation (CPI %) 3.31% 2.20% -1.11pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 3.83% 3.42% -0.41pp

All Economic Indicators (2021)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$40.53 billion
GDP per Capita
$882.79
GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.54%
Gross National Income
$39.64 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
2.20%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
2.55%
Unemployment Rate (%)
3.42%
Interest Rate (Real %)
N/A
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)
-8.89%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2021, Uganda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $40.53 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Uganda for 2021 is $882.79. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Uganda for 2021 is 2.20%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Uganda's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 3.54%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Uganda for 2021 is 3.42%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.