Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Uganda
Uganda: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 3.59 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Uganda, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Uganda stood at 3.59 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 147.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Uganda peaked at 27.14 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -9.85 % change on previous year, in 2012.
That places Uganda 10th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Uganda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 1996 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 2000 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 2.98 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 3.12 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 2005 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2007 | 2.56 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 13.08 % change on previous year | +317.9% |
| 2012 | -9.85 % change on previous year | -175.3% |
| 2013 | 27.14 % change on previous year | -375.5% |
| 2014 | -5.75 % change on previous year | -121.2% |
| 2015 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 2016 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2018 | 9.2 % change on previous year | +528.1% |
| 2019 | 8.18 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 2021 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 2022 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2023 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
| 2024 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2025 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.88 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 3.49 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.01 % change on previous year | 2.5 % change on previous year | 3.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.97 % change on previous year | -9.85 % change on previous year | 27.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.51 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 6.37 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 7 Niger 4.22 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Central African Republic 4.03 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Zambia 3.69 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Afghanistan 3.55 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Mali 3.49 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Burundi 3.44 % change on previous year 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 employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Uganda?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Uganda was 3.59 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 27.14 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.85 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Uganda rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Uganda ranks 10th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.5%. 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 Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.