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Uganda Remittances Received

Personal remittances received  BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT

$1.6B +$180.8M (+12.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #78 Global Peak $1.6B (2025) Source World Bank

Uganda Remittances Received (1999–2025)

Overview

Uganda's remittances received stood at $1.6B in 2025, a rise of +$180.8M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.6B by 2025. Uganda ranked 78th globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $1.8B - -
2026* trend $1.7B - -
2025* trend $1.6B - -
2025 $1.6B +$180.8M #78
2024 $1.4B −$84.4M #106
2023 $1.5B +$263.4M #106
2022 $1.3B +$95.2M #102
2021 $1.2B +$93.3M #104
2020 $1.1B −$362.6M #106
2019 $1.4B +$86.5M #111
2018 $1.3B +$172.3M #106
2017 $1.2B +$19.7M #104
2016 $1.1B +$243.9M #103
2015 $902.2M +$14.5M #97
2014 $887.6M −$53.1M #97
2013 $940.7M +$27.4M #95
2012 $913.3M +$97.0M #100
2011 $816.2M +$45.4M #98
Show all years (1999-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uganda's remittances received?

Uganda's remittances received was $1.6B in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 12.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Uganda?

Uganda's remittances received peaked at $1.6B in 2025.

What was the lowest remittances received in Uganda?

The lowest remittances received in Uganda was $232.6M in 1999.

How does Uganda rank in remittances received?

Uganda ranks 78th globally in remittances received as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for remittances received?

The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected remittances received of Uganda in 2025?

Uganda's remittances received is projected to reach $1.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Uganda's remittances received in billion?

Uganda's remittances received was approximately 1.61 billion ($1.6B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Uganda in 2025?

The remittances received of Uganda in 2025 was $1.6B. This ranks 78th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_uganda_remittances, title = {Uganda Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }