Uganda GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Uganda's gdp per capita was $1,353 in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 25.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uganda's gdp per capita stood at $1,353 in 2025, a rise of +$276 from 2024. The IMF projects $1,353 by 2025. Uganda ranked 162nd globally.
Uganda’s GDP per capita has risen from a historic low of 55.38 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 1,353.41 in 2025, placing the country 162nd in the world and reflecting 66 years of modest growth. The increase represents an average annual rise of about 19.4 percent of the 1960 level, driven largely by expanding agricultural output, modest industrialization, and a youthful labor force. Compared with its closest peers, Uganda’s 2025 figure is marginally below Zambia’s 1,352.99 and Tanzania’s 1,301.74, yet still lower than Timor‑Leste’s 1,507.87 and Nepal’s 1,535.24, indicating that regional performance remains heterogeneous. Persistent challenges such as infrastructure deficits, limited value‑added manufacturing, and vulnerability to commodity price shocks constrain further acceleration. Continued investment in human capital, diversification of exports, and improved governance could lift the upward trajectory, potentially moving Uganda closer to the higher end of its peer group in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $1,861 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1,725 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1,609 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $1,532 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $1,458 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $1,353 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,353 | +$276 | #162 |
| 2024 | $1,078 | −$72 | #181 |
| 2023 | $1,002 | −$77 | #185 |
| 2022 | $963 | −$45 | #193 |
| 2021 | $883 | −$36 | #195 |
| 2020 | $846 | −$106 | #192 |
| 2019 | $822 | −$57 | #195 |
| 2018 | $792 | −$46 | #195 |
| 2017 | $765 | −$62 | #197 |
| 2016 | $753 | −$96 | #194 |
| 2015 | $863 | −$145 | #193 |
| 2014 | $896 | −$69 | #195 |
| 2013 | $818 | −$132 | #195 |
| 2012 | $795 | −$77 | #194 |
| 2011 | $836 | +$27 | #192 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's gdp per capita was $1,353 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 25.6% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's gdp per capita peaked at $1,353 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Uganda was $55 in 1960.
Uganda ranks 162nd globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's gdp per capita is projected to reach $1,353 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Uganda in 2025 was $1,353. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Uganda GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}