Uganda GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Uganda's gdp per capita ppp was $3,904 in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 19.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Uganda's gdp per capita ppp stood at $3,904 in 2025, a rise of +$631 from 2024. The IMF projects $3,904 by 2025. Uganda ranked 162nd globally.
Uganda’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from a trough of 416.07 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 3,904.24 in 2025, placing the country 162nd globally among 191 economies. This 9.4‑fold increase over 46 years reflects gradual structural change, modest diversification and sustained demographic growth, yet the level remains below that of nearby Rwanda (4,100.68) and Papua New Guinea (3,761.99). The early 1980s low coincided with political instability and limited export capacity, while the post‑2000s expansion benefitted from improved macro‑policy, infrastructure investment and a growing services sector. Despite the upward trajectory, per‑capita income remains modest relative to regional peers such as Comoros (4,015.31), underscoring the need for higher productivity and deeper integration into global value chains. Continued reforms in education, energy and digital infrastructure are likely to shape whether Uganda can maintain its recent growth momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $5,018 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $4,782 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $4,551 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $4,356 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $4,131 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $3,904 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,904 | +$631 | #162 |
| 2024 | $3,273 | −$219 | #179 |
| 2023 | $3,098 | −$217 | #182 |
| 2022 | $2,919 | −$87 | #185 |
| 2021 | $2,685 | −$75 | #184 |
| 2020 | $2,532 | −$264 | #184 |
| 2019 | $2,441 | −$167 | #185 |
| 2018 | $2,312 | −$107 | #185 |
| 2017 | $2,158 | −$135 | #185 |
| 2016 | $2,165 | −$171 | #184 |
| 2015 | $2,190 | −$16 | #185 |
| 2014 | $2,134 | +$24 | #183 |
| 2013 | $2,045 | −$10 | #185 |
| 2012 | $2,032 | −$3 | #183 |
| 2011 | $2,268 | +$355 | #178 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's gdp per capita ppp was $3,904 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 19.3% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $3,904 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Uganda was $416 in 1980.
Uganda ranks 162nd globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $3,904 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Uganda in 2025 was $3,904. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Uganda GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}