Remittances, annual growth rate in Uganda

Uganda: Remittances, annual growth rate was -14.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-14.58 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 211.2%
World rank
168th
of 189 countries
All-time high
55.24 % change on previous year
in 2001
All-time low
-37.96 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Remittances, annual growth rate in Uganda, 2000–2024

-40-2002040602000201220242000: -0.853 % change on previous year2001: 55.2 % change on previous year2002: 19.8 % change on previous year2003: -36.8 % change on previous year2004: -13.5 % change on previous year2005: -10.9 % change on previous year2006: 18.3 % change on previous year2007: -7.9 % change on previous year2008: 32.1 % change on previous year2009: -38 % change on previous year2010: -7 % change on previous year2011: 1.3 % change on previous year2012: 14.2 % change on previous year2013: -2.7 % change on previous year2014: -16.3 % change on previous year2015: 2.3 % change on previous year2016: 40.9 % change on previous year2017: -3.4 % change on previous year2018: 7.2 % change on previous year2019: -0.844 % change on previous year2020: -29.9 % change on previous year2021: 0.924 % change on previous year2022: -3.7 % change on previous year2023: 13.1 % change on previous year2024: -14.6 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, remittances, annual growth rate in Uganda stood at -14.58 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 211.2% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, remittances, annual growth rate in Uganda peaked at 55.24 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -37.96 % change on previous year, in 2009.

Uganda ranks 168th of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Remittances, annual growth rate in Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Remittances, annual growth rate in Uganda, 2000 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2000 -0.8534 % change on previous year —
2001 55.24 % change on previous year -6573.2%
2002 19.82 % change on previous year -64.1%
2003 -36.76 % change on previous year -285.5%
2004 -13.51 % change on previous year -63.2%
2005 -10.95 % change on previous year -19.0%
2006 18.26 % change on previous year -266.8%
2007 -7.9 % change on previous year -143.2%
2008 32.06 % change on previous year -506.0%
2009 -37.96 % change on previous year -218.4%
2010 -7.04 % change on previous year -81.5%
2011 1.34 % change on previous year -119.1%
2012 14.21 % change on previous year +958.1%
2013 -2.73 % change on previous year -119.2%
2014 -16.34 % change on previous year +497.4%
2015 2.35 % change on previous year -114.4%
2016 40.88 % change on previous year +1642.9%
2017 -3.38 % change on previous year -108.3%
2018 7.17 % change on previous year -312.3%
2019 -0.8443 % change on previous year -111.8%
2020 -29.91 % change on previous year +3442.6%
2021 0.9242 % change on previous year -103.1%
2022 -3.72 % change on previous year -502.9%
2023 13.11 % change on previous year -452.2%
2024 -14.58 % change on previous year -211.2%

Uganda compared with similar countries

  • Uganda's -14.58 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.4096 % change on previous year. (21 countries reporting)
  • Uganda's -14.58 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.6476 % change on previous year, 22.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Remittances, annual growth rate in Uganda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2001 +6573.2% -0.8534 % change on previous year 55.24 % change on previous year
2020 -3442.6% -0.8443 % change on previous year -29.91 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.75 % change on previous year -37.96 % change on previous year 55.24 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.56 % change on previous year -16.34 % change on previous year 40.88 % change on previous year 10
2020s -6.84 % change on previous year -29.91 % change on previous year 13.11 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 165 Myanmar -13.67 % change on previous year compare
  2. 166 Mauritius -14.31 % change on previous year compare
  3. 167 Angola -14.5 % change on previous year compare
  4. 169 East Timor -15.15 % change on previous year compare
  5. 170 Libya -15.98 % change on previous year compare
  6. 171 Bolivia -16.04 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is remittances, annual growth rate in Uganda?
Remittances, annual growth rate in Uganda was -14.58 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 55.24 % change on previous year in 2001.
What is the lowest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was -37.96 % change on previous year in 2009.
How does Uganda rank for remittances, annual growth rate?
Uganda ranks 168th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
Is remittances, annual growth rate rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Remittances, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Remittances, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
189 places, 6,804 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.