The Ugandan gross domestic product expanded by 6.8% annually in real terms in the quarter to June of 2026, rebounding from the downwardly revised 5.7% in the quarter to March. The pickup in GDP growth was owed to a surge in exports (21.3% vs 6.3% in March quarter) as the war in the Middle East triggered sharp increases commodities that are sourced in Uganda, including fuel products. At the same time, import growth slowed to 40.1% from 70.8%. In the meantime, consumption expenditure contracted by 1.6% from the 2.9% expansion amid a 9.2% plunge in government expenditure, which offset a slowdown in household consumption (0.7% vs 2.8%). Slower growth was also noted in gross fixed capital formation (3.4% vs 4.4%). source: Uganda Bureau of Statistics

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Uganda expanded 6.80 percent in the second quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Uganda averaged 6.83 percent from 2009 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 39.80 percent in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -5.60 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Uganda GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Uganda GDP Annual Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Uganda expanded 6.80 percent in the second quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Uganda is expected to be 6.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Uganda GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 7.50 percent in 2027 and 8.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-26 11:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate YoY
Q1 5.8% 8.5% 7.2%
2026-09-21 10:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate YoY
Q2 6.8% 5.7% 6.5%
2026-12-04 10:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate YoY
Q3 6.8% 7.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 6.40 6.30 Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY 6.80 5.70 percent Jun 2026
GDP Constant Prices 40970.23 42903.88 UGX Billion Mar 2026
GDP from Agriculture 7563.14 9809.06 UGX Billion Mar 2026
GDP from Construction 3019.96 2863.02 UGX Billion Mar 2026
GDP from Manufacturing 6023.08 6229.64 UGX Billion Mar 2026
GDP from Mining 490.63 924.28 UGX Billion Mar 2026
GDP from Public Administration 1200.64 1337.93 UGX Billion Mar 2026
GDP from Services 18894.61 18361.43 UGX Billion Mar 2026
GDP Growth Rate 0.60 1.00 percent Jun 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 11524.20 11496.00 UGX Billion Mar 2026


Uganda GDP Annual Growth Rate
The services sector is the most important sector of Uganda's economy and accounts for around 51 percent of total GDP. The biggest segments within services are trade & repairs (13 percent); education (8 percent); real estate (5 percent); and finance and insurance (4 percent). Agriculture, forestry & fishing account for 27 percent and the industrial sector represents around 22 percent of the GDP, mostly due to manufacturing (9 percent) and construction (8 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.80 5.70 39.80 -5.60 2009 - 2026 percent Quarterly
2016/2017=100, NSA

News Stream
Uganda GDP Expands Faster
The Ugandan gross domestic product expanded by 6.8% annually in real terms in the quarter to June of 2026, rebounding from the downwardly revised 5.7% in the quarter to March. The pickup in GDP growth was owed to a surge in exports (21.3% vs 6.3% in March quarter) as the war in the Middle East triggered sharp increases commodities that are sourced in Uganda, including fuel products. At the same time, import growth slowed to 40.1% from 70.8%. In the meantime, consumption expenditure contracted by 1.6% from the 2.9% expansion amid a 9.2% plunge in government expenditure, which offset a slowdown in household consumption (0.7% vs 2.8%). Slower growth was also noted in gross fixed capital formation (3.4% vs 4.4%).
2026-10-09
Uganda GDP Growth Slows in Q1
The economy of Uganda expanded by 5.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slowing from a 8.5% advance in the previous period. Output growth moderated significantly for primary activities (2.1% vs 8.8% in Q4), mainly attributed to cash crops (7.2% vs 12.6%), fishing (-10.3% vs 9.5%) and forestry (-4.8% vs 8.3%). The industrial sector also lost momentum (5.9% vs 12.3%), amid softer growth in construction (7.2% vs 19.4%); manufacturing (4.8% vs 8.9%) and mining & quarrying (13.3% vs 27.3%). Meanwhile, the services sector expanded at a robust 5.9%, after a 6.2% increase in Q4, supported by standout performance in information & communication (15.7% vs 4.2%); professional, scientific and technical (8% vs -19.7%); administrative & support service (8.1%) and real estate activities (6.9%). On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, the GDP rose by 1.2%.
2026-06-26
Uganda GDP Growth Strongest Since 2022
Uganda's economy expanded by 8.5% year-on-year in Q4 2025, picking up from 4.8% growth in Q3 and marking the strongest expansion since Q3 2022. The acceleration was driven by strong consumer demand and robust activity in construction and other sectors. Sector-wise, agriculture grew 8.8%, supported by a 12.6% increase in cash crop production, particularly coffee and cocoa. Industrial output advanced 12.3%, led by manufacturing (8.9%) and a sharp 19.4% rise in construction. Meanwhile, services expanded 6.2%, up from 2.2% previously, driven by gains in trade, repair services, and real estate. On the expenditure side, final consumption rose 17.4%, driven by a 20.1% increase in household spending. Gross fixed capital formation also grew 15.6%, supported by higher investment in dwellings and other structures. On a quarterly basis, GDP grew 4%, accelerating from 1.9% in the previous period.
2026-03-25