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Uganda Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

13.37% +0.40% (+3.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #83 Global Peak 13.37% (2025) Source World Bank

Uganda Tax Revenue (2015–2025)

Overview

Uganda's tax revenue stood at 13.37% in 2025, a rise of +0.40% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.37% by 2025. Uganda ranked 83rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 13.63% - -
2025* trend 13.37% - -
2025 13.37% +0.40% #83
2023 12.97% +0.42% #23
2022 12.55% +0.09% #27
2021 12.46% +1.07% #35
2020 11.39% −0.85% #29
2019 12.24% +0.55% #35
2018 11.68% +0.08% #28
2017 11.60% +0.49% #31
2016 11.12% +0.32% #25
2015 10.80% #25
* 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 tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uganda's tax revenue?

Uganda's tax revenue was 13.37% in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Uganda?

Uganda's tax revenue peaked at 13.37% in 2025.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Uganda?

The lowest tax revenue in Uganda was 10.80% in 2015.

How does Uganda rank in tax revenue?

Uganda ranks 83rd globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tax revenue of Uganda in 2025?

Uganda's tax revenue is projected to reach 13.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Uganda in 2025?

The tax revenue of Uganda in 2025 was 13.37%. This ranks 83rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_uganda_tax-revenue, title = {Uganda Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }