Uganda Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Uganda's tax revenue was 13.37% in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Uganda’s tax revenue has risen steadily over the past decade, climbing from 10.80 percent of GDP in 2015 to a peak of 13.37 percent in 2025, placing the country 83rd globally. This upward trajectory reflects gradual improvements in fiscal administration and expanding formal sector activity, yet the level remains modest when compared with regional peers such as Kenya, which recorded 13.61 percent, and Côte d’Ivoire at 13.25 percent. The ten‑year coverage shows a consistent increase rather than volatility, suggesting that policy reforms aimed at broadening the tax base and enhancing compliance have taken hold. Nonetheless, Uganda’s revenue share lags behind Rwanda’s 12.83 percent, indicating room for further expansion. Continued diversification of the economy, stronger enforcement of indirect taxes, and progress in digital tax filing could sustain the current momentum, while any reversal in growth or fiscal setbacks would likely temper the upward trend.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Uganda's tax revenue was 13.37% in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's tax revenue peaked at 13.37% in 2025.
The lowest tax revenue in Uganda was 10.80% in 2015.
Uganda ranks 83rd globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's tax revenue is projected to reach 13.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Uganda in 2025 was 13.37%. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Uganda Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}