Uganda Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Uganda's services value added was 42.78% in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uganda's services value added stood at 42.78% in 2025, a decline of +0.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.78% by 2025. Uganda ranked 167th globally.
Uganda’s services value added has risen steadily from 33.70 in 1960 to 42.78 in 2025, placing it 167th in the world and just behind Algeria’s 42.79 and ahead of Indonesia’s 42.77. The sector’s expansion accelerated after the all‑time trough of 18.81 in 1977, reflecting liberalisation and investment in telecommunications, tourism and financial services, and it peaked at 52.03 in 2004 before a modest retreat. Over the 66‑year coverage period, the average annual growth rate has been modest but positive, indicating that services now account for a larger share of gross domestic product than at any point before the early 2000s. Relative to peers such as Mongolia (44.03) and Malawi (42.66), Uganda remains near the middle of the distribution, suggesting room for catch‑up through digital infrastructure upgrades and regional trade integration. Continued reforms and investment in high‑value services could sustain the upward trajectory and push the indicator beyond its 2004 high.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 43.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 42.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 42.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.78% | −0.36% | #167 |
| 2024 | 43.14% | +0.63% | #21 |
| 2023 | 42.51% | +0.86% | #25 |
| 2022 | 41.65% | −0.19% | #29 |
| 2021 | 41.85% | −0.99% | #25 |
| 2020 | 42.84% | −0.16% | #22 |
| 2019 | 43.00% | −0.34% | #25 |
| 2018 | 43.34% | −0.14% | #26 |
| 2017 | 43.48% | −0.95% | #26 |
| 2016 | 44.43% | +0.13% | #26 |
| 2015 | 44.30% | +0.25% | #28 |
| 2014 | 44.05% | −0.49% | #36 |
| 2013 | 44.54% | +0.09% | #40 |
| 2012 | 44.44% | −1.33% | #43 |
| 2011 | 45.78% | +0.99% | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's services value added was 42.78% in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's services value added peaked at 52.03% in 2004.
The lowest services value added in Uganda was 18.81% in 1977.
Uganda ranks 167th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's services value added is projected to reach 42.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Uganda in 2025 was 42.78%. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_services-value-added,
title = {Uganda Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}