Uganda Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Uganda's income share bottom 10% was 2.40% in 2019, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2019.
Overview
Uganda's income share bottom 10% stood at 2.40% in 2019, a decline of +0.10pp from 2016. Uganda ranked 52nd globally.
Uganda’s share of national income accruing to the bottom 10 percent of the population stood at 2.40 percent in 2019, placing the country 52nd in the world. The indicator rose modestly from its all‑time trough of 1.90 percent in 1989 to a peak of 2.80 percent in 1996, after which it fluctuated within a narrow band before reaching the 2019 level. Compared with peers of similar rank, Uganda’s share matches El Salvador’s 2.40 percent and exceeds the Dominican Republic’s 2.30 percent, while the Russian Federation records a slightly higher 2.50 percent. The limited upward movement over three decades suggests that gains for the poorest decile have been incremental rather than transformative, reflecting persistent structural constraints in the labour market and limited fiscal redistribution. Continued investment in inclusive education, health and social protection could accelerate the rise of the bottom‑10 percent share, shifting the trajectory upward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.40% | −0.10pp | #52 |
| 2016 | 2.50% | +0.00pp | #51 |
| 2012 | 2.50% | +0.20pp | #51 |
| 2009 | 2.30% | −0.10pp | #53 |
| 2005 | 2.40% | +0.00pp | #46 |
| 2002 | 2.40% | +0.00pp | #41 |
| 1999 | 2.40% | −0.40pp | #25 |
| 1996 | 2.80% | +0.30pp | #18 |
| 1992 | 2.50% | +0.60pp | #21 |
| 1989 | 1.90% | – | #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 income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's income share bottom 10% was 2.40% in 2019. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's income share bottom 10% peaked at 2.80% in 1996.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Uganda was 1.90% in 1989.
Uganda ranks 52nd globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
The income share bottom 10% of Uganda in 2019 was 2.40%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_income-bottom-10,
title = {Uganda Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}