Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Uganda is $73.37 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 7.5%. GDP per capita is $1,476.
Uganda GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Uganda has grown from $7.49 billion in 1980 to $73.37 billion in 2026.
Uganda GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Uganda. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
5.46%
Best Year
2008 (+10.4%)
Worst Year
1980 (-3.4%)
Years of Contraction
4 of 47
GDP per capita in Uganda rose from $1,375 in 2025 to $1,476 in 2026, an increase of 7.4%.
"Uganda GDP", "Uganda gross domestic product", and "Uganda economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Uganda
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Uganda for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Uganda nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$73,370,000,000
7.5%
$1,476
3.51%
2025
$66,014,000,000
6.7%
$1,375
3%
2024
$57,061,000,000
6%
$1,224
3.1%
2023
$52,038,000,000
5%
$1,151
3.25%
2022
$47,272,000,000
6.2%
$1,079
3.15%
2021
$42,805,000,000
5.5%
$1,008
3%
2020
$37,889,000,000
-1.2%
$919
3.51%
2019
$37,895,000,000
7.6%
$952
2.58%
2018
$34,127,000,000
5.6%
$879
3.05%
2017
$31,589,000,000
6.8%
$839
3.04%
2016
$30,232,000,000
0.2%
$827
3.01%
2015
$30,122,000,000
8%
$849
2.94%
2014
$34,754,000,000
5.7%
$1,008
2.89%
2013
$32,331,000,000
3.9%
$965
2.96%
2012
$30,939,000,000
2.3%
$951
3.21%
2011
$27,501,000,000
7.7%
$872
3.33%
2010
$24,683,000,000
7.5%
$809
3.29%
2009
$24,107,000,000
8.1%
$816
3.4%
2008
$22,419,000,000
10.4%
$785
3.52%
2007
$17,512,000,000
8.1%
$634
3.48%
2006
$14,079,000,000
7%
$528
3.42%
2005
$12,460,000,000
10%
$483
3.36%
2004
$10,750,000,000
5.8%
$431
3.48%
2003
$8,725,000,000
6.2%
$362
3.6%
2002
$8,425,000,000
7.1%
$362
3.33%
2001
$7,835,000,000
8.8%
$348
3.24%
2000
$7,756,000,000
3.9%
$356
3.35%
1999
$7,823,000,000
8%
$371
3.24%
1998
$8,230,000,000
6.1%
$403
3.12%
1997
$8,407,000,000
4.6%
$424
3.22%
1996
$7,713,000,000
6.6%
$401
3.33%
1995
$7,473,000,000
9.2%
$402
3.19%
1994
$6,240,000,000
7.7%
$346
3.29%
1993
$4,311,000,000
6.7%
$247
3.4%
1992
$3,645,000,000
5.9%
$216
3.24%
1991
$3,897,000,000
1.8%
$239
3.55%
1990
$7,452,000,000
6.5%
$472
3.64%
1989
$9,136,000,000
6.4%
$600
3.73%
1988
$11,268,000,000
8.3%
$768
3.76%
1987
$10,878,000,000
4%
$769
3.71%
1986
$6,746,000,000
0.9%
$495
3.58%
1985
$6,771,000,000
-3%
$514
3.42%
1984
$7,399,000,000
-3%
$581
3.23%
1983
$9,619,000,000
4.9%
$780
3.12%
1982
$8,410,000,000
8.2%
$703
3.06%
1981
$12,120,000,000
3.9%
$1,044
3.05%
1980
$7,486,000,000
-3.4%
$665
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The nominal GDP of Uganda in 2026 is $73.37 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Uganda 92th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Uganda?
The GDP growth rate of Uganda in 2026 is 7.5%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Uganda?
GDP per capita in Uganda in 2026 is $1,476, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Uganda expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Uganda to reach $112.31 billion by 2031, up from $73.37 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.