Uganda: official statistics and sources
17 official bodies for Uganda, from Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) to Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official languages: English, Swahili. Capital: Kampala.
Who holds power in Uganda
- Head of state: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (President of the Republic of Uganda)
- Head of government: Robinah Nabbanja (Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament of the Republic of Uganda)
- Foreign minister: Adonia Ayebare (Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Unitary presidential republic (decentralised). How local power works in Uganda: 5 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Uganda: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
- The 11 largest cities: Kampala, Arua
Key figures
What the figures show
Uganda had 51.4 million people in 2025, by the World Bank's count; ten years earlier the figure was 37.5 million. It ranks 8th of 48 in the World Bank's Sub-Saharan Africa region and 31st of 193 worldwide.
In 2025 Uganda recorded gross domestic product of $62.0 billion, converted to US dollars by the World Bank. Divided by population it comes to $1,206, where the middle country in the region has $1,351.
Output rose 6.3% after inflation in 2025 (World Bank). The IMF's October 2026 outlook projects 6.2% for 2026.
For 2025 as a whole the World Bank records 3.6%. IMF projections put 2026 at 4.2%.
Unemployment stood at 2.7% in 2025 on the ILO's modelled estimate, which can differ from the national survey.
Government debt was 53.2% of GDP in 2025, the IMF estimates, heading to 55.1% in 2026. The regional median is 53.1%.
A baby born in 2024 could expect to live 68.5 years.
- Annual inflation since 2015: highest 7.2% (2022), lowest 2.2% (2021).
- Debt ratio 2015: 28.0%; 2025: 53.2%.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: +40%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Uganda
Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output
- Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Uganda's consumer price index, GDP, census results and household survey data.
Central bank interest rates and money
- Bank of Uganda
Central bank rate decisions, exchange rates, monetary policy statements and financial stability reports.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- Parliament of Uganda
Hansard, bills, order papers and committee reports.
Government
- Office of the Prime Minister
Government programmes, performance reports and official announcements.
Courts judgments
- Judiciary of Uganda
Judgments, cause lists and court information for the Supreme Court and other courts.
- Uganda Legal Information Institute (ULII)
Judgments of Ugandan courts and legislation; a project of the Law Reporting Committee of the Judiciary of Uganda.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Office of the Auditor General
Annual audit reports on central government, local governments and statutory bodies.
Elections results and rules
- Electoral Commission
Election results, voter registers and electoral roadmaps.
Regulators
- Capital Markets Authority
Licensing and supervision of capital market players and securities regulations.
- Uganda Communications Commission
Telecoms and broadcasting licences, regulations and market reports.
- Personal Data Protection Office
Registration of data collectors and processors, guidance and complaint decisions.
- Electricity Regulatory Authority
Electricity tariffs, licences and power-sector statistics.
Ombudsman
- Inspectorate of Government
Reports to Parliament on corruption investigations and maladministration complaints.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Company and business name registration, filings, searches, and intellectual property and civil registration records.
- Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
Land registration and titling, land information system services, and housing and urban planning information.
- National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations
Registration of NGOs, the register of registered organisations and compliance notices.
Public contracts government tenders and awards
- Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
Procurement regulations, audits, suspended providers and procurement reports.
Freedom of information in Uganda
| Law | Access to Information Act, 2005 (Act 6 of 2005) (2005) |
|---|---|
| Answered by | An information officer in each public body. |
| Time limit | 21 days |
| Appeals to | Complaint to the Chief Magistrate, with appeal to the High Court |
The officer may extend the period once by up to 21 days; access fees are set by regulations. Revised as Chapter 95 of the Laws of Uganda.
What Uganda does not have
- No information commissioner exists; complaints go to the courts.
- Leadership Code asset declarations are filed with the Inspectorate of Government (already listed); no public online register was found.
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Uganda by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Uganda, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Uganda. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Cities of Uganda the largest cities, with their figures
- Local government in Uganda how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 6: National government
- Uganda: national government this page
- Government and power in Uganda who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Uganda?
51.4 million (2025, World Bank). National figures: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).
What is the inflation rate in Uganda?
3.6% (2025, World Bank). Official index: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).
What is Uganda's GDP?
$62.0 billion (2025, World Bank).
How much government debt does Uganda have?
53.2% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).
Who publishes official statistics in Uganda?
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS): https://www.ubos.org/
Is there a freedom of information law in Uganda?
Access to Information Act, 2005 (Act 6 of 2005) (2005). Time limit: 21 days. Appeals: Complaint to the Chief Magistrate, with appeal to the High Court.
What is the central bank of Uganda?
Bank of Uganda: https://www.bou.or.ug/
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