The annual inflation rate rose for the fifth month to 4.1% in August 2026, the highest since June 2023, up from 4% in July. Inflation Rate in Uganda averaged 5.64 percent from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 24.40 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of -5.36 percent in November of 2001. source: Uganda Bureau of Statistics

Inflation Rate in Uganda increased to 4.10 percent in August from 4 percent in July of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Uganda increased to 4.10 percent in August from 4 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Uganda is expected to be 4.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Uganda Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.00 percent in 2027 and 3.70 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-31 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 4% 3.7% 3.8%
2026-08-31 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 4.1% 4% 4.1%
2026-09-30 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 4.1% 4.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 142.64 142.25 points Aug 2026
Core Consumer Prices 141.98 141.71 points Aug 2026
Core Inflation Rate 3.50 3.40 percent Aug 2026
CPI Clothing 133.83 133.84 points Aug 2026
CPI Education 161.58 161.58 points Aug 2026
CPI Food 143.21 142.47 points Aug 2026
CPI Health 140.12 140.04 points Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 137.83 137.61 points Aug 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 125.69 125.21 points Aug 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 137.61 137.72 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 173.66 173.74 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation 3.60 3.10 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.10 4.00 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 0.20 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 127.57 126.65 points Jul 2026
PPI YoY 1.80 1.00 percent Jul 2026


Uganda Inflation Rate
In Uganda, the main components of the Consumer Price Index are: Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (27%), Transport (10%), and Housing (10%). Restaurants & Hotels accounts for 9%, Clothing & Footwear for 7% and Education for 6%. The index also includes: Miscellaneous Goods & Services (5%), Recreation & Culture (5%), Furniture & Household Goods (5%), Communication (4%), Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics (4%), and Medical Care (2%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.10 4.00 24.40 -5.36 1998 - 2026 percent Monthly
2016/2017=100

News Stream
Uganda Inflation Rate Quickens to 9-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Uganda accelerated to 3.7% in June 2026 from 3.2% in the prior month, marking the highest level since September 2025. Upward pressure came from several categories, particularly transportation (8.8% vs 6.7% in May); food & non-alcoholic beverages (2.6% vs 1.8%); education (5.7% vs 4.1%); housing & utilities (4.9% vs 4.5%) and insurance and financial services (12.6% vs 12.6%). The core inflation rate, which excludes volatile items like energy, fuel and metered water, also increased to 3.4% in June, the steepest in eight months, from 3% in May. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.6%, after a 0.7% increase in the month before.
2026-07-01
Uganda Inflation Rate Steady at 1-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in Uganda stood at 3.1% in December 2025, the lowest since November 2024, unchanged from the prior month. Price growth remained stable for alcoholic beverages & tobacco (at 1.6%); information & communication (at 2.2%); education (at 7.6%) and insurance and financial services (at 10.1%). Meanwhile, prices of transportation (0.1% vs 1.4%) and restaurants and hotels (4.7% vs 5.2%) slowed significantly. On the other hand, faster increases were seen mostly for health (4.3% vs 3.8%); food & non-alcoholic beverages (3.5% vs 2.9%) and housing & utilities (2.5% vs 2.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.5% in December, after decreasing by 0.1% in the previous month.
2026-01-02
Uganda Inflation Rate Up to Over 1-Year High of 4%
The annual inflation rate in Uganda quickened to 4% in September 2025, the steepest since July 2024, up from 3.8% previously. Prices accelerated primarily for food & non-alcoholic beverages (5.2% vs 3.7% in August), while remaining elevated for insurance & financial services (16.4%); education (6.3%); and restaurants & hotels (5.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.5% in September, after a 0.2% increase in the prior month.
2025-10-03