Uganda Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Uganda's industry value added was 24.81% in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uganda's industry value added stood at 24.81% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.81% by 2025. Uganda ranked 89th globally.
Uganda’s industry value added rose from 12.82 in 1960 to a peak of 27.59 in 2010, then fell to a trough of 4.14 in 1979 before climbing again to 24.81 in 2025, placing the country 89th globally. The long‑term upward trajectory reflects gradual structural change, yet the post‑peak decline after 2010 indicates vulnerability to external shocks and limited diversification. Compared with peers, Uganda’s 2025 figure of 24.81 is closely aligned with South Africa’s 24.90 and Cameroon’s 24.92, suggesting a comparable level of industrial contribution within the region despite differing economic sizes. The 66‑year coverage shows that industrial growth has been uneven, with the 1970s trough coinciding with political instability and the 2010 peak occurring during a period of expanded manufacturing incentives. Continued investment in value‑added processing and resilience to commodity price volatility will be crucial for sustaining the modest upward trend observed in recent years.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 23.88% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 24.35% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.81% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.81% | −0.05% | #89 |
| 2024 | 24.87% | −0.89% | #96 |
| 2023 | 25.75% | −1.01% | #110 |
| 2022 | 26.77% | −0.38% | #122 |
| 2021 | 27.15% | +0.66% | #126 |
| 2020 | 26.49% | −0.13% | #127 |
| 2019 | 26.62% | +0.38% | #125 |
| 2018 | 26.24% | +0.21% | #125 |
| 2017 | 26.03% | −0.14% | #127 |
| 2016 | 26.17% | −0.94% | #132 |
| 2015 | 27.11% | +1.89% | #137 |
| 2014 | 25.22% | −0.24% | #118 |
| 2013 | 25.46% | −1.71% | #118 |
| 2012 | 27.18% | −0.38% | #132 |
| 2011 | 27.56% | −0.03% | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's industry value added was 24.81% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's industry value added peaked at 27.59% in 2010.
The lowest industry value added in Uganda was 4.14% in 1979.
Uganda ranks 89th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's industry value added is projected to reach 24.81% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Uganda in 2025 was 24.81%. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_industry-value-added,
title = {Uganda Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}