Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Uganda
Uganda: Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate was -1.79 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.79 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 70.9%
World rank
112th
of 176 countries
All-time high
152.94 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-63.54 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Uganda, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Uganda is -1.79 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 70.9% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Uganda peaked at 152.94 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -63.54 % change on previous year, in 1971.
Uganda ranks 112th of 176 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.
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Uganda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | -1.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1910 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1913 | 1.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 73.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 1.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1947 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1948 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1950 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | 2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +96.1% |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1954 | 0.9434 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0.9346 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1956 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +296.3% |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1958 | 16.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1960 | 2.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1962 | 16.91 % change on previous year | +649.8% |
| 1963 | 42.77 % change on previous year | +152.9% |
| 1964 | -0.8811 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1966 | -33.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | -32.89 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 3 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 1969 | -4.85 % change on previous year | -261.8% |
| 1970 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 1971 | -63.54 % change on previous year | +3013.5% |
| 1972 | -40 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1973 | -19.05 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 152.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 127.91 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 1982 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 1983 | -4.12 % change on previous year | +304.1% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1985 | -25.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 55.07 % change on previous year | -313.4% |
| 1987 | 28.97 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 1988 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 1989 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +392.9% |
| 1990 | 7.33 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 17.39 % change on previous year | +137.2% |
| 1992 | 0.5291 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 1993 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +397.4% |
| 1994 | 5.64 % change on previous year | +114.4% |
| 1995 | 9.22 % change on previous year | +63.5% |
| 1996 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1997 | -0.8299 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | -1.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | -5.93 % change on previous year | +372.6% |
| 2002 | -3.6 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 2003 | -0.9346 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 2004 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -301.9% |
| 2005 | 6.94 % change on previous year | +268.1% |
| 2006 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 2007 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 2008 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -198.8% |
| 2009 | -0.823 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 2010 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +51.2% |
| 2011 | -2.1 % change on previous year | +68.8% |
| 2012 | -0.4292 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2013 | -0.8621 % change on previous year | +100.9% |
| 2014 | -1.74 % change on previous year | +101.7% |
| 2015 | -1.77 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2016 | -7.66 % change on previous year | +332.7% |
| 2017 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 2018 | -3.48 % change on previous year | +78.5% |
| 2019 | -0.5155 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 2020 | -0.5181 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2021 | -6.25 % change on previous year | +1106.2% |
| 2022 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -144.4% |
| 2023 | -3.24 % change on previous year | -216.8% |
| 2024 | -6.15 % change on previous year | +89.5% |
| 2025 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.1949 % change on previous year | -1.75 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 0.1786 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 7.37 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 73.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.101 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.76 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 16.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.5157 % change on previous year | -33.78 % change on previous year | 42.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -12.46 % change on previous year | -63.54 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.25 % change on previous year | -25.81 % change on previous year | 152.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.9 % change on previous year | -0.8299 % change on previous year | 17.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1492 % change on previous year | -5.93 % change on previous year | 6.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.18 % change on previous year | -7.66 % change on previous year | -0.4292 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.53 % change on previous year | -6.25 % change on previous year | 2.78 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More social development data for Uganda
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1.94 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 12,792 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh 6 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 12,792 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0377 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Uganda?
- Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Uganda was -1.79 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 152.94 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was -63.54 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does Uganda rank for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate?
- Uganda ranks 112th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. 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 Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Key features of liberal democracy Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.