Uganda

Continent

Africa

Capital

Kampala

Population

49,283,041

Sub-Zones

132

General Information

Basic details about Uganda

Population:: 49,283,041
Area:: 241,038 sq km
Currency:: Ugandan shillings
Languages:: English, Ganda or Luganda, other Niger-Congo languages, Nilo-Saharan languages, Swahili, Arabic

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Uganda

GDP:: $135.803 billion
GDP per Capita:: $2,800
GDP Growth:: 5.34%
Inflation:: 5.35%
Unemployment:: 2.83%
Public Debt:: 53.89% of GDP
Credit Rating:: B (2014)

Political System

Governance structure of Uganda

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI (since 26 January 1986)
Head of Government:: Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 14 June 2021)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court of Uganda (consists of the chief justice and at least 6 justices)
Administrative Divisions:: 134 districts and 1 capital city*; Abim, Adjumani, Agago, Alebtong, Amolatar, Amudat, Amuria, Amuru, Apac, Arua, Budaka, Bududa, Bugiri, Bugweri, Buhweju, Buikwe, Bukedea, Bukomansimbi, Bukwo, Bulambuli, Buliisa, Bundibugyo, Bunyangabu, Bushenyi, Busia, Butaleja, Butambala, Butebo, Buvuma, Buyende, Dokolo, Gomba, Gulu, Hoima, Ibanda, Iganga, Isingiro, Jinja, Kaabong, Kabale, Kabarole, Kaberamaido, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Kalaki, Kalangala, Kaliro, Kalungu, Kampala*, Kamuli, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kapchorwa, Kapelebyong, Karenga, Kasese, Kasanda, Katakwi, Kayunga, Kazo, Kibaale, Kiboga, Kibuku, Kikuube, Kiruhura, Kiryandongo, Kisoro, Kitagwenda, Kitgum, Koboko, Kole, Kotido, Kumi, Kwania, Kween, Kyankwanzi, Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, Kyotera, Lamwo, Lira, Luuka, Luwero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Madi-Okollo, Manafwa, Maracha, Masaka, Masindi, Mayuge, Mbale, Mbarara, Mitooma, Mityana, Moroto, Moyo, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Namayingo, Namisindwa, Namutumba, Napak, Nebbi, Ngora, Ntoroko, Ntungamo, Nwoya, Obongi, Omoro, Otuke, Oyam, Pader, Pakwach, Pallisa, Rakai, Rubanda, Rubirizi, Rukiga, Rukungiri, Rwampara, Sembabule, Serere, Sheema, Sironko, Soroti, Tororo, Wakiso, Yumbe, Zombo

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: No
Diplomatic Presence:: 5911 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

24.1% (2023 est.)

Industry

25.8% (2023 est.)

Services

42.5% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $9.085 billion
Imports:: $13.853 billion

Major Trading Partners

India 21

UAE 16

Hong Kong 10

South Sudan 8

Kenya 6

Economic Outlook

Uganda has a 5.34% GDP growth rate with 5.35% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.