Uganda Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Uganda's gini index was 42.7 in 2019, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2019.
Overview
Uganda's gini index stood at 42.7 in 2019, a decline of +0.1 from 2016. Uganda ranked 67th globally.
Uganda’s Gini Index stood at 42.70 in 2019, placing the country 67th in the world and indicating a moderate level of income inequality relative to peers such as the United States (41.90) and Argentina (43.30). The index has shown limited volatility over the 30‑year series, falling from an early‑record 44.40 in 1989 to a trough of 39.00 in 1996 before reaching an all‑time peak of 45.20 in 2002, after which it has gradually edged downward. The modest decline from the 2002 high to the 2019 figure suggests that policy measures targeting fiscal redistribution and social protection have had some impact, though the persistence of a Gini above 40 signals that inequality remains entrenched. Continued investment in inclusive education, health services and rural development could further compress the distribution gap, potentially nudging Uganda’s Gini lower in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 42.7 | −0.1 | #67 |
| 2016 | 42.8 | +1.8 | #67 |
| 2012 | 41.0 | −3.2 | #64 |
| 2009 | 44.2 | +1.3 | #65 |
| 2005 | 42.9 | −2.3 | #58 |
| 2002 | 45.2 | +2.2 | #51 |
| 1999 | 43.0 | +4.0 | #28 |
| 1996 | 39.0 | −2.4 | #22 |
| 1992 | 41.4 | −3.0 | #24 |
| 1989 | 44.4 | – | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's gini index was 42.7 in 2019. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's gini index peaked at 45.2 in 2002.
The lowest gini index in Uganda was 39.0 in 1996.
Uganda ranks 67th globally in gini index as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Uganda in 2019 was 42.7. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_gini-index,
title = {Uganda Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}