Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Uganda
Uganda: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 34.83 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Uganda, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 34.83 for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in 2027. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Uganda peaked at 34.83 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 17.85, in 2004.
Uganda ranks 19th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.16 | — |
| 2001 | 18.61 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 18.38 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 18.09 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 17.85 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 18.9 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 21.21 | +12.2% |
| 2007 | 22.47 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 23.64 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 21.69 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 25.03 | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 27.12 | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 25.04 | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 22.89 | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 22.37 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 24.27 | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 21.52 | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 22.89 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 25.57 | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 25.85 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 26.94 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 24.81 | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 23.44 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 26.27 | +12.1% |
| 2024 | 28.26 | +7.5% |
| 2025 | 32.02 | +13.3% |
| 2026 | 34.82 | +8.7% |
| 2027 | 34.83 | +0.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 34.83 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 34.83 is above the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.9 | 17.85 | 23.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.26 | 21.52 | 27.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.92 | 23.44 | 34.83 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 16 Congo 38.25 compare
- 17 Gabon 36.63 compare
- 18 Democratic Republic of Congo 36.44 compare
- 20 Central African Republic 34.13 compare
- 21 Comoros 32.19 compare
- 22 Madagascar 31.88 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Uganda?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Uganda was 34.83 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 34.83 in 2027.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.85 in 2004.
- How does Uganda rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Uganda ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.1%. 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 Imports 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.