Financial soundness indicators in Uganda

Uganda: Financial soundness indicators was 4.2% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
4.2%
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
17th
of 150 countries
All-time high
5.3%
in 2012
All-time low
2.4%
in 2016
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Financial soundness indicators in Uganda, 2005–2024

02462005201420242005: 4.8 %2006: 4.7 %2007: 5.1 %2008: 4.9 %2009: 4 %2010: 3.6 %2011: 5.2 %2012: 5.3 %2013: 3.1 %2014: 3.6 %2015: 3.6 %2016: 2.4 %2017: 3.8 %2018: 3.6 %2019: 3.9 %2020: 3.4 %2021: 3.5 %2022: 3.6 %2023: 4.1 %2024: 4.2 %

Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for financial soundness indicators in Uganda is 4.2%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial soundness indicators in Uganda peaked at 5.3% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2016.

That places Uganda 17th out of 150 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.

Financial soundness indicators in Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Financial soundness indicators in Uganda, 2005 to 2024.
Year % Change
2005 4.8%
2006 4.7% -1.1%
2007 5.1% +8.1%
2008 4.9% -3.5%
2009 4.0% -19.4%
2010 3.6% -8.6%
2011 5.2% +44.0%
2012 5.3% +2.1%
2013 3.1% -41.2%
2014 3.6% +14.7%
2015 3.6% +0.8%
2016 2.4% -33.2%
2017 3.8% +57.7%
2018 3.6% -4.2%
2019 3.9% +8.0%
2020 3.4% -14.2%
2021 3.5% +4.5%
2022 3.6% +1.7%
2023 4.1% +13.4%
2024 4.2% +2.2%

Uganda compared with similar countries

  • Uganda's 4.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.5%, 1.2× the median. (12 countries reporting)
  • Uganda's 4.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.3%, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.7% 4.0% 5.1% 5
2010s 3.8% 2.4% 5.3% 10
2020s 3.7% 3.4% 4.2% 5

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 14 Madagascar 4.5% compare
  2. 15 Armenia 4.3% compare
  3. 16 Kenya 4.2% compare
  4. 18 Papua New Guinea 4.0% compare
  5. 19 Georgia 3.9% compare
  6. 20 Botswana 3.9% compare

See the full ranking of 150 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial soundness indicators in Uganda?
Financial soundness indicators in Uganda was 4.2% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest financial soundness indicators recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 5.3% in 2012.
What is the lowest financial soundness indicators recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2016.
How does Uganda rank for financial soundness indicators?
Uganda ranks 17th out of 150 countries with data for 2024.
Is financial soundness indicators rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Uganda data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Financial soundness indicators. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial soundness indicators
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
150 places, 2,289 data points, 2001–2025
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