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Uganda Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

38.72% −3.93% (-9.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #169 Global Peak 56.26% (2008) Source World Bank

Uganda Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Uganda's trade openness stood at 38.72% in 2025, a decline of +3.93% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.72% by 2025. Uganda ranked 169th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 39.31% - -
2026* trend 39.02% - -
2025* trend 38.72% - -
2025 38.72% −3.93% #169
2024 42.65% +9.31% #26
2023 33.34% −1.16% #7
2022 34.51% −7.21% #6
2021 41.71% +4.71% #20
2020 37.00% −2.36% #20
2019 39.36% +2.72% #16
2018 36.64% −0.20% #12
2017 36.84% +5.63% #12
2016 31.21% −6.48% #10
2015 37.69% +1.67% #12
2014 36.01% −7.09% #6
2013 43.11% −0.39% #17
2012 43.50% +3.75% #16
2011 39.76% +1.49% #11
Show all years (1960-2025)
* 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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uganda's trade openness?

Uganda's trade openness was 38.72% in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Uganda?

Uganda's trade openness peaked at 56.26% in 2008.

What was the lowest trade openness in Uganda?

The lowest trade openness in Uganda was 16.95% in 1977.

How does Uganda rank in trade openness?

Uganda ranks 169th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Uganda in 2025?

Uganda's trade openness is projected to reach 38.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Uganda in 2025?

The trade openness of Uganda in 2025 was 38.72%. This ranks 169th in the world.

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Uganda Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/uganda/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_uganda_trade-openness, title = {Uganda Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }