Merchandise imports in Uganda
Uganda: Merchandise imports was 2.77 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
2.77 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
18th
of 45 countries
All-time high
2.77 billion constant US$
in 2011
All-time low
466.41 million constant US$
in 1984
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Merchandise imports in Uganda, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise imports in Uganda stood at 2.77 billion constant US$. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 162.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Uganda peaked at 2.77 billion constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 466.41 million constant US$, in 1984.
That places Uganda 18th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports in Uganda, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 466.41 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 539.39 million constant US$ | +15.6% |
| 1986 | 509.38 million constant US$ | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 624.54 million constant US$ | +22.6% |
| 1988 | 613.74 million constant US$ | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 614.88 million constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 608.97 million constant US$ | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 545.04 million constant US$ | -10.5% |
| 1992 | 476.29 million constant US$ | -12.6% |
| 1993 | 551.09 million constant US$ | +15.7% |
| 1994 | 692.92 million constant US$ | +25.7% |
| 1995 | 1.01 billion constant US$ | +45.5% |
| 1996 | 1.11 billion constant US$ | +10.4% |
| 1997 | 1.15 billion constant US$ | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 933.96 million constant US$ | -18.9% |
| 1999 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 1.02 billion constant US$ | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 1.06 billion constant US$ | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 1.18 billion constant US$ | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 1.24 billion constant US$ | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 1.33 billion constant US$ | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 1.50 billion constant US$ | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 1.68 billion constant US$ | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 2.10 billion constant US$ | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 1.78 billion constant US$ | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 2.03 billion constant US$ | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 2.56 billion constant US$ | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 2.77 billion constant US$ | +8.3% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 2.77 billion constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.03 billion constant US$, 2.7× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 2.77 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 2.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 561.39 million constant US$ | 466.41 million constant US$ | 624.54 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 817.02 million constant US$ | 476.29 million constant US$ | 1.15 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.49 billion constant US$ | 1.02 billion constant US$ | 2.10 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.67 billion constant US$ | 2.56 billion constant US$ | 2.77 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Uganda?
- Merchandise imports in Uganda was 2.77 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.77 billion constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 466.41 million constant US$ in 1984.
- How does Uganda rank for merchandise imports?
- Uganda ranks 18th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.