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Uganda Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

3.79% +0.47pp (+14.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #75 Global Peak 215.40% (1987) Source World Bank

Uganda Inflation Rate (1980–2025)

Overview

Uganda's inflation rate stood at 3.79% in 2025, a rise of +0.47pp from 2024. The IMF projects 3.79% by 2025. Uganda ranked 75th globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 5.00% - -
2029* IMF 5.00% - -
2028* IMF 5.00% - -
2027* IMF 4.80% - -
2026* IMF 4.27% - -
2025* IMF 3.79% - -
2025 3.79% +0.47pp #75
2024 3.32% −2.03pp #108
2023 5.35% −1.84pp #87
2022 7.20% +4.99pp #86
2021 2.20% −0.55pp #57
2020 3.31% +1.18pp #131
2019 2.87% +0.32pp #125
2018 2.62% −2.96pp #109
2017 5.21% +0.04pp #150
2016 5.71% +2.01pp #155
2015 5.59% +1.30pp #158
2014 3.08% −2.39pp #118
2013 4.91% −9.11pp #137
2012 12.68% −5.98pp #187
2011 16.56% +12.58pp #189
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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uganda's inflation rate?

Uganda's inflation rate was 3.79% in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 14.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Uganda?

Uganda's inflation rate peaked at 215.40% in 1987.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Uganda?

The lowest inflation rate in Uganda was -0.29% in 2002.

How does Uganda rank in inflation rate?

Uganda ranks 75th globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Uganda in 2025?

Uganda's inflation rate is projected to reach 3.79% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Uganda in 2025?

The inflation rate of Uganda in 2025 was 3.79%. This ranks 75th in the world.

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