GDP per Capita: Uganda

Analysis# Uganda GDP per Capita Uganda's GDP per capita reached $1,457.70 in 2026, marking its all-time peak since records began in 1980. The country has nearly tripled its per capita income over the past 46 years, increasing 119.3% from 1980 levels. This growth trajectory stands in sharp contrast to the nation's lowest point of $216.04 in 1992, during a period of economic instability. The most striking development appears in Uganda's acceleration since 2017. Annual gains averaged roughly $80–$100 per capita in the early-to-mid 2020s, then jumped significantly to $147.32 between 2024 and 2025—the sharpest single-year increase in the recent data. This momentum suggests Uganda's economy is entering a robust expansion phase, with per capita wealth continuing to climb toward higher income thresholds.