Uganda Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Uganda's government debt to gdp stood at 52.35% in 2025, a rise of +0.86% from 2024. The IMF projects 52.35% by 2025. Uganda ranked 98th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 54.25% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 53.55% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 52.77% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 52.41% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 52.98% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 52.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.35% | +0.86% | #98 |
| 2024 | 51.49% | +0.98% | #85 |
| 2023 | 50.51% | +0.33% | #83 |
| 2022 | 50.18% | −0.16% | #82 |
| 2021 | 50.35% | +4.00% | #78 |
| 2020 | 46.35% | +8.81% | #62 |
| 2019 | 37.54% | +2.65% | #50 |
| 2018 | 34.89% | +1.25% | #47 |
| 2017 | 33.64% | +2.31% | #45 |
| 2016 | 31.33% | +3.31% | #44 |
| 2015 | 28.02% | +3.25% | #41 |
| 2014 | 24.77% | +2.69% | #42 |
| 2013 | 22.08% | +2.59% | #36 |
| 2012 | 19.49% | +1.53% | #34 |
| 2011 | 17.96% | −0.40% | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's government debt to gdp was 52.35% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's government debt to gdp peaked at 55.14% in 2003.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Uganda was 14.79% in 2009.
Uganda ranks 98th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Uganda's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 52.35% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Uganda in 2025 was 52.35%. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Uganda Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}