Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Uganda
Uganda: Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was -1.21 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Uganda, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Uganda stood at -1.21 billion.
That represents a change of up 9.5% on the previous year and down 115.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Uganda peaked at -229.36 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, -1.34 billion, in 2023.
That places Uganda 115th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -239.31 million | — |
| 2006 | -229.36 million | -4.2% |
| 2007 | -231.69 million | +1.0% |
| 2008 | -250.25 million | +8.0% |
| 2009 | -365.93 million | +46.2% |
| 2010 | -261.60 million | -28.5% |
| 2011 | -401.43 million | +53.5% |
| 2012 | -456.69 million | +13.8% |
| 2013 | -538.18 million | +17.8% |
| 2014 | -563.65 million | +4.7% |
| 2015 | -434.10 million | -23.0% |
| 2016 | -609.73 million | +40.5% |
| 2017 | -856.99 million | +40.6% |
| 2018 | -961.57 million | +12.2% |
| 2019 | -856.30 million | -10.9% |
| 2020 | -751.99 million | -12.2% |
| 2021 | -1.01 billion | +34.2% |
| 2022 | -1.04 billion | +2.9% |
| 2023 | -1.34 billion | +29.3% |
| 2024 | -1.21 billion | -9.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's -1.21 billion is below the median for low income countries, which is -347.95 million, 3.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Uganda's -1.21 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -393.85 million, 3.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -263.31 million | -365.93 million | -229.36 million | 5 |
| 2010s | -594.02 million | -961.57 million | -261.60 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.07 billion | -1.34 billion | -751.99 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More financial sector data for Uganda
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Uganda?
- Primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Uganda was -1.21 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was -229.36 million in 2006.
- What is the lowest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.34 billion in 2023.
- How does Uganda rank for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Uganda ranks 115th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 115.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.