Inflation Rate in Uganda decreased to 2.80 percent in March from 2.90 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Uganda averaged 5.67 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 is expected to be 3.40 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 2.80 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-27 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 2.9% 3.2% 3.1%
2026-03-31 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 2.8% 2.9% 3.4%
2026-04-30 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 2.8% 3.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 139.23 139.06 points Mar 2026
Core Consumer Prices 139.05 139.00 points Mar 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.90 3.00 percent Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 132.28 131.59 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 160.77 160.27 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 2.60 2.80 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.80 2.90 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.10 0.30 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 125.40 125.14 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY 0.30 0.40 percent Feb 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
2.80 2.90 24.40 -5.36 1998 - 2026 percent Monthly
2016/2017=100, NSA

News Stream
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