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Uganda Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

16.48% −8.58% (-34.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #116 Global Peak 26.14% (1980) Source World Bank

Uganda Gross Savings (1980–2025)

Overview

Uganda's gross savings stood at 16.48% in 2025, a decline of +8.58% from 2024. The IMF projects 16.48% by 2025. Uganda ranked 116th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 22.02% - -
2029* IMF 21.90% - -
2028* IMF 20.64% - -
2027* IMF 20.08% - -
2026* IMF 18.49% - -
2025* IMF 16.48% - -
2025 16.48% −8.58% #116
2024 25.06% +10.58% #69
2023 20.54% +4.90% #104
2022 21.40% +5.73% #99
2021 20.18% +5.47% #110
2020 21.81% +3.93% #87
2019 22.62% +3.76% #92
2018 21.33% +1.63% #98
2017 23.60% +0.99% #81
2016 24.19% +5.19% #67
2015 16.58% −2.12% #125
2014 25.14% +1.61% #63
2013 22.47% +1.02% #84
2012 18.54% +3.43% #104
2011 16.59% +0.44% #124
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 21.8% Gap +5.3pp Reserves YoY -3.3%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uganda's gross savings?

Uganda's gross savings was 16.48% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 34.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Uganda?

Uganda's gross savings peaked at 26.14% in 1980.

What was the lowest gross savings in Uganda?

The lowest gross savings in Uganda was 3.08% in 1987.

How does Uganda rank in gross savings?

Uganda ranks 116th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Uganda in 2025?

Uganda's gross savings is projected to reach 16.48% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Uganda in 2025?

The gross savings of Uganda in 2025 was 16.48%. This ranks 116th in the world.

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