Equal Resource Distribution Index in Uganda

Uganda: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.308 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.308
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
128th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.467
in 1963
All-time low
0.071
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Uganda, 1900–2025

0.10.20.30.40.5190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in Uganda stood at 0.308.

The figure is down 7.5% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Uganda peaked at 0.467 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 0.071, in 1900.

Uganda ranks 128th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.071 0.071 0.071 10
1910s 0.071 0.071 0.071 10
1920s 0.071 0.071 0.071 10
1930s 0.071 0.071 0.071 10
1940s 0.1132 0.088 0.124 10
1950s 0.1376 0.137 0.138 10
1960s 0.407 0.309 0.467 10
1970s 0.1459 0.125 0.276 10
1980s 0.1986 0.149 0.288 10
1990s 0.3611 0.342 0.397 10
2000s 0.348 0.338 0.358 10
2010s 0.2999 0.282 0.337 10
2020s 0.3315 0.308 0.343 6

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 125 Colombia 0.315 compare
  2. 126 Cameroon 0.314 compare
  3. 126 India 0.314 compare
  4. 129 China 0.304 compare
  5. 130 Zimbabwe 0.3 compare
  6. 131 Mexico 0.298 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Uganda?
Equal resource distribution index in Uganda was 0.308 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 0.467 in 1963.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 0.071 in 1900.
How does Uganda rank for equal resource distribution index?
Uganda ranks 128th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.