Monthly minimum wage in Uganda
Uganda: Monthly minimum wage was 130,000 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in Uganda, 1995–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for monthly minimum wage in Uganda is 130,000, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2,066.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Uganda peaked at 130,000 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6,000, in 1995.
Uganda ranks 24th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6,000 | — |
| 1996 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6,000 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 130,000 | +2066.7% |
| 2018 | 130,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 130,000 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 130,000 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 130,000 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 130,000 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 130,000 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 130,000 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 5 |
| 2000s | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,200 | 6,000 | 130,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 130,000 | 130,000 | 130,000 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 21 New Caledonia 166,536 compare
- 22 Gabon 150,000 compare
- 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 150,000 compare
- 25 Myanmar 124,800 compare
- 26 Congo 120,000 compare
- 27 Equatorial Guinea 117,304 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 monthly minimum wage in Uganda?
- Monthly minimum wage in Uganda was 130,000 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 130,000 in 2017.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,000 in 1995.
- How does Uganda rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Uganda ranks 24th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,066.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.