Average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda
Uganda: Average hourly earnings of employees was 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021. ▼ Falling
Average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda, 2010–2021
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices for average hourly earnings of employees in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.5% on the previous year and down 45.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda peaked at 5.87 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.62 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 2012.
That places Uganda 62nd out of 64 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.42 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 2011 | 4.86 international-$ in 2021 prices | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 1.62 international-$ in 2021 prices | -66.6% |
| 2014 | 5.87 international-$ in 2021 prices | +261.5% |
| 2017 | 1.82 international-$ in 2021 prices | -69.0% |
| 2019 | 2.35 international-$ in 2021 prices | +29.3% |
| 2021 | 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.48 international-$ in 2021 prices, 77% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.66 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.62 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.87 international-$ in 2021 prices | 6 |
| 2020s | 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 59 Myanmar 2.94 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 60 Sri Lanka 2.82 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 61 South Africa 2.76 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 63 Bangladesh 2.24 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 64 Rwanda 1.97 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More reference data data for Uganda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4214 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.29 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda?
- Average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda was 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 5.87 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2014.
- What is the lowest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.62 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2012.
- How does Uganda rank for average hourly earnings of employees?
- Uganda ranks 62nd out of 64 countries with data for 2021.
- Is average hourly earnings of employees rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average hourly earnings of employees. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross remuneration for time worked or work done, vacation, and other types of paid leave.