Uganda Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Uganda's government revenue was 15.11% in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
Uganda's government revenue stood at 15.11% in 2025, a rise of +0.41% from 2024. The IMF projects 15.11% by 2025. Uganda ranked 168th globally.
Uganda's government revenue has experienced a moderate fluctuation over the past 29 years, with an all-time peak of 15.94% of GDP in 2004 and a trough of 10.11% in 2013. The country's revenue has been steadily increasing, with the latest figure reaching 15.11% of GDP in 2025, ranking 168 globally. Notably, Uganda's revenue remains lower than that of its peer country Myanmar, which reached 15.35% of GDP in 2025. Despite the upward trend, Uganda's revenue remains susceptible to external shocks and domestic policy decisions. A shift in the country's economic trajectory could be triggered by investments in the non-traditional sectors such as technology and services, which could potentially increase government revenue through taxation and job creation. If successful, this could propel Uganda's revenue closer to the levels of its peer countries and drive long-term economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 17.18% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 16.97% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 16.77% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 16.52% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 15.85% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 15.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.11% | +0.41% | #168 |
| 2024 | 14.69% | +0.30% | #172 |
| 2023 | 14.40% | +0.36% | #173 |
| 2022 | 14.04% | −0.16% | #176 |
| 2021 | 14.20% | +0.52% | #169 |
| 2020 | 13.69% | +0.23% | #173 |
| 2019 | 13.45% | +0.29% | #177 |
| 2018 | 13.16% | +0.70% | #179 |
| 2017 | 12.46% | −0.09% | #180 |
| 2016 | 12.55% | +0.25% | #178 |
| 2015 | 12.30% | +1.47% | #181 |
| 2014 | 10.83% | +0.71% | #186 |
| 2013 | 10.11% | −0.62% | #185 |
| 2012 | 10.73% | −0.40% | #185 |
| 2011 | 11.13% | +0.35% | #185 |
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's government revenue was 15.11% in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's government revenue peaked at 15.94% in 2004.
The lowest government revenue in Uganda was 10.11% in 2013.
Uganda ranks 168th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Uganda's government revenue is projected to reach 15.11% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Uganda in 2025 was 15.11%. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_government-revenue,
title = {Uganda Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}