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Uganda GDP Growth Rate (QoQ)

Uganda's quarter-over-quarter GDP growth rate contracted by 0.7% in Q2 2025. This is the lowest rate since Q3 2021. The growth rate in Q1 2025 was 3.5%. The economic slowdown occurred due to reduced activity in the agriculture sector, influenced by lower global coffee prices. Global trade challenges also impacted export industries. Uganda's record low quarter-over-quarter GDP growth rate was -7.3% in Q2 2020 and record high was 7.7% in Q3 2020.

Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Quarter GDP Growth Rate (QoQ)
Q2 2025 -0.7%
Q1 2025 3.5%
Q4 2024 0.6%
Q3 2024 1.7%
Q2 2024 2.5%
Q1 2024 0.6%
Q4 2023 1.5%
Q3 2023 1.6%
Q2 2023 3.5%
Q1 2023 -0.5%
Q4 2022 0.7%
Q3 2022 1.4%
Q2 2022 0.5%
Q1 2022 1.8%
Q4 2021 4.7%
Q3 2021 -1.7%
Q2 2021 1%
Q1 2021 0.6%
Q4 2020 2.6%
Q3 2020 7.7%
Q2 2020 -7.3%
Q1 2020 -2.2%
Q4 2019 1.3%
Q3 2019 2.9%
Q2 2019 -0.9%
Q1 2019 4.9%
Q4 2018 0.8%
Q3 2018 1.9%
Q2 2018 0.2%
Q1 2018 2.6%
Q4 2017 0.9%
Q3 2017 1.8%
Q2 2017 0.5%
Q1 2017 3%
Q4 2016 1.8%
Q3 2016 0.9%
Q2 2016 1.1%
Q1 2016 -3.6%
Q4 2015 1.1%
Q3 2015 1.4%
Q2 2015 2.4%
Uganda GDP Growth Rate (QoQ) : Definition
The Uganda Quarter-over-Quarter GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in Uganda's total economic output between consecutive quarters. It is calculated by comparing the current quarter's Gross Domestic Product value to the preceding quarter's GDP value. This metric reflects short-term economic activity shifts across key sectors like agriculture, industry and services.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $53.65B $48.77B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 6.14% 5.34% 2024
GDP Growth Rate (YoY) 5.5% 8.4% Jun'25
GDP per Capita $986.84 $955.75 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $2,881.87 $2,791.06 2024
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) 0.31% 0.14% 2023
Real GDP $49.36B $46.5B 2024