Defense expenditure in Uganda
Uganda: Defense expenditure was 489.22 billion current LCU in 2011. ▲ Rising
Defense expenditure in Uganda, 1995–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for defense expenditure in Uganda is 489.22 billion current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 134.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, defense expenditure in Uganda peaked at 489.22 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 102.02 billion current LCU, in 1995.
That places Uganda 2nd out of 29 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
Defense expenditure in Uganda, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 102.02 billion current LCU | — |
| 1996 | 104.04 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 130.57 billion current LCU | +25.5% |
| 1998 | 102.57 billion current LCU | -21.4% |
| 1999 | 188.16 billion current LCU | +83.4% |
| 2000 | 174.20 billion current LCU | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 208.40 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 2002 | 216.78 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 255.66 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 2004 | 307.39 billion current LCU | +20.2% |
| 2005 | 372.59 billion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 2006 | 377.77 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 407.18 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 443.24 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 477.24 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 487.68 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 489.22 billion current LCU | +0.3% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 489.22 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.15 billion current LCU, 94.9× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 489.22 billion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.31 billion current LCU, 77.5× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 125.47 billion current LCU | 102.02 billion current LCU | 188.16 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 2000s | 324.05 billion current LCU | 174.20 billion current LCU | 477.24 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 488.45 billion current LCU | 487.68 billion current LCU | 489.22 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 1 Mozambique 3.69 trillion current LCU compare
- 3 Madagascar 312.90 billion current LCU compare
- 4 Cote d'Ivoire 198.80 billion current LCU compare
- 5 Guinea 170.00 billion current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is defense expenditure in Uganda?
- Defense expenditure in Uganda was 489.22 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest defense expenditure recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 489.22 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest defense expenditure recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 102.02 billion current LCU in 1995.
- How does Uganda rank for defense expenditure?
- Uganda ranks 2nd out of 29 countries with data for 2011.
- Is defense expenditure rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Defense expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Defense expenditures for NATO countries are based on the NATO definition, which covers military-related expenditures of the defense ministry (including recruiting, training, construction, and the purchase of military supplies and equipment) and other ministries. Civilian-type expenditures of the defense ministry are excluded. Military assistance is included in the expenditures of the donor country, and purchases of military equipment on credit are included at the time the debt is incurred, not at the time of payment. Data for other countries generally cover expenditures of the ministry of defense (excluded are expenditures on public order and safety, which are classified separately). Data are in current local currency.