Average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda
Uganda: Average hourly earnings of employees was 3,512 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda, 2010–2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 3,512 for average hourly earnings of employees in 2021.
The figure is up 16.6% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda peaked at 6,346 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1,653, in 2012.
That places Uganda 9th out of 55 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,725 | 1,653 | 6,346 | 6 |
| 2020s | 3,512 | 3,512 | 3,512 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 6 Argentina 6,633 compare
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- 11 Tanzania, United Republic of 2,796 compare
- 12 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1,660 compare
More work & labour data for Uganda
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0408 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0266 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.77 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 46,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 59,035 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 60,822 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 60,013 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 120,835 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda?
- Average hourly earnings of employees in Uganda was 3,512 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 6,346 in 2014.
- What is the lowest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,653 in 2012.
- How does Uganda rank for average hourly earnings of employees?
- Uganda ranks 9th out of 55 countries with data for 2021.
- Is average hourly earnings of employees rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average hourly earnings of employees (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.