Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Uganda
Uganda: Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 34.3 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Uganda, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Uganda stood at 34.3. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 112.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Uganda peaked at 34.3 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 8.34, in 2002.
That places Uganda 16th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.55 | — |
| 2001 | 8.73 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 8.34 | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 9.56 | +14.6% |
| 2004 | 10.53 | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 12.38 | +17.5% |
| 2006 | 12.24 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 13.86 | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 13.56 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 13.91 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 14.05 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 15.63 | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 15.95 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 15.25 | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 14.11 | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 15.7 | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 16 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 16.13 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 17.38 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 16.29 | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 14.84 | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 14.56 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 12.94 | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 17.33 | +34.0% |
| 2024 | 19.68 | +13.6% |
| 2025 | 24.81 | +26.1% |
| 2026 | 31.76 | +28.0% |
| 2027 | 34.3 | +8.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 34.3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.37, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 34.3 is above the median for low income countries, which is 29.81, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.17 | 8.34 | 13.91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.65 | 14.05 | 17.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.28 | 12.94 | 34.3 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Uganda?
- Exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Uganda was 34.3 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 34.3 in 2027.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.34 in 2002.
- How does Uganda rank for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Uganda ranks 16th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.