Education Spending: Uganda
Uganda's education spending is currently 2.561 % of GDP as of 2022. # Uganda Education Spending Uganda allocated 2.
Current (2022)
2.561 % of GDP
-2.8% y/y
Peak (1988)
5.104 % of GDP
Low (1983)
1.689 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1971–2022 · 25 pts
Education Spending — Uganda
1971 — 2022
Education Spending — Uganda
Analysis# Uganda Education Spending
Uganda allocated 2.561% of its GDP to education in 2022, reflecting modest but volatile commitment to the sector over five decades. The current spending level sits well below the country's all-time peak of 5.104% in 1988, yet significantly above the historical low of 1.689% recorded in 1983. Since 1971, education spending has declined 19.0% overall, indicating a general downward pressure on the education budget relative to economic output.
Recent years reveal a notable recovery trend after 2013's low of 1.871%. Spending rose substantially between 2019 and 2021, peaking at 2.636% before settling at 2.561% in 2022. This upward momentum from 2013 onward suggests Uganda has begun prioritizing education investment again, though sustained growth remains uncertain given historical volatility.
Historical Data
25 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.561 % of GDP | -2.85% |
| 2021 | 2.636 % of GDP | +2.49% |
| 2020 | 2.572 % of GDP | +11.44% |
| 2019 | 2.308 % of GDP | +8.31% |
| 2018 | 2.131 % of GDP | -5.46% |
| 2017 | 2.254 % of GDP | +5.43% |
| 2016 | 2.138 % of GDP | -7.92% |
| 2015 | 2.322 % of GDP | +21.25% |
| 2014 | 1.915 % of GDP | +2.35% |
| 2013 | 1.871 % of GDP | +4.12% |
| 2012 | 1.797 % of GDP | -21.84% |
| 2011 | 2.299 % of GDP | +33.12% |
| 2010 | 1.727 % of GDP | -65.13% |
| 2004 | 4.952 % of GDP | +101.14% |
| 2000 | 2.462 % of GDP | -51.76% |
| 1988 | 5.104 % of GDP | +48.72% |
| 1985 | 3.432 % of GDP | +41.35% |
| 1984 | 2.428 % of GDP | +43.75% |
| 1983 | 1.689 % of GDP | -32.87% |
| 1982 | 2.516 % of GDP | -6.01% |
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| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2.677 % of GDP | -16.89% |
| 1975 | 3.221 % of GDP | -5.01% |
| 1974 | 3.391 % of GDP | +1.22% |
| 1973 | 3.35 % of GDP | +5.98% |
| 1971 | 3.161 % of GDP | — |
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