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Uganda GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

6.98% +2.02pp (+40.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #80 Global Peak 189.98% (1988) Source World Bank

Uganda GDP Deflator (1983–2025)

Overview

Uganda's gdp deflator stood at 6.98% in 2025, a rise of +2.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.98% by 2025. Uganda ranked 80th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 8.72% - -
2026* trend 7.85% - -
2025* trend 6.98% - -
2025 6.98% +2.02pp #80
2024 4.96% −1.79pp #127
2023 6.75% +1.83pp #135
2022 4.92% +2.38pp #56
2021 2.55% −0.18pp #52
2020 2.72% −0.28pp #124
2019 3.00% −1.44pp #130
2018 4.44% −0.21pp #146
2017 4.65% −0.13pp #139
2016 4.78% −0.41pp #160
2015 5.19% +0.08pp #163
2014 5.11% +1.52pp #159
2013 3.59% −0.25pp #135
2012 3.84% −5.55pp #108
2011 9.39% +3.75pp #148
Show all years (1983-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 21.8% Gap +5.3pp Reserves YoY -3.3%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uganda's gdp deflator?

Uganda's gdp deflator was 6.98% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 40.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Uganda?

Uganda's gdp deflator peaked at 189.98% in 1988.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Uganda?

The lowest gdp deflator in Uganda was -3.17% in 2002.

How does Uganda rank in gdp deflator?

Uganda ranks 80th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Uganda in 2025?

Uganda's gdp deflator is projected to reach 6.98% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Uganda in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Uganda in 2025 was 6.98%. This ranks 80th in the world.

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