Inflation rates in Uganda
The inflation rate for consumer prices in Uganda moved over the past 41 years between -0.3% and 200.0%. For 2022, an inflation rate of 7.2% was calculated.During the observation period from 1981 to 2022, the average inflation rate was 31.5% per year. Overall, the price increase was 762,673.12%. An item that cost 100 schillings in 1981 costs 762,773.12 schillings at the beginning of 2023.
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Performance over the last 41 years compared with the USA
In only a few countries are negative inflation rates achieved. This means that the general price level is declining and consumer prices get cheaper. This is called deflation. In comparison to most other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.Performance based on 100% in 1980:
Inflation calculator for Uganda
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be provided with the original amount after inflation. Example: 1,000 schillings in 1981 corresponds to 7,627,731.25 schillings at the beginning of 2023 due to inflation.Inflation rates for consumer goods in Uganda
Historical inflation rates in comparison
| Year | Uganda | Ø EU | Ø USA | Ø World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.20 % | 9.22 % | 8.00 % | 8.31 % |
| 2021 | 2.20 % | 2.55 % | 4.70 % | 3.48 % |
| 2020 | 3.31 % | 0.48 % | 1.23 % | 1.92 % |
| 2019 | 2.87 % | 1.63 % | 1.81 % | 2.19 % |
| 2018 | 2.62 % | 1.74 % | 2.44 % | 2.44 % |
| 2017 | 5.21 % | 1.43 % | 2.13 % | 2.19 % |
| 2016 | 5.71 % | 0.18 % | 1.26 % | 1.55 % |
| 2015 | 5.59 % | -0.06 % | 0.12 % | 1.43 % |
| 2014 | 3.07 % | 0.20 % | 1.62 % | 2.35 % |
| 2013 | 4.90 % | 1.22 % | 1.46 % | 2.62 % |
| 2012 | 12.68 % | 2.66 % | 2.07 % | 3.73 % |
| 2011 | 15.13 % | 3.29 % | 3.16 % | 4.82 % |
| 2010 | 3.98 % | 1.53 % | 1.64 % | 3.35 % |
| 2009 | 13.02 % | 0.84 % | -0.36 % | 2.94 % |
| 2008 | 12.05 % | 4.16 % | 3.84 % | 8.95 % |
| 2007 | 6.14 % | 2.51 % | 2.85 % | 4.82 % |
| 2006 | 7.31 % | 2.67 % | 3.23 % | 4.28 % |
| 2005 | 8.45 % | 2.49 % | 3.39 % | 4.11 % |
| 2004 | 3.72 % | 2.29 % | 2.68 % | 3.38 % |
| 2003 | 8.68 % | 2.09 % | 2.27 % | 3.03 % |
| 2002 | -0.29 % | 2.42 % | 1.59 % | 2.83 % |
| 2001 | 1.87 % | 3.37 % | 2.83 % | 3.84 % |
| 2000 | 3.39 % | 3.15 % | 3.38 % | 3.49 % |
| 1999 | 5.78 % | 2.16 % | 2.19 % | 3.08 % |
| 1998 | 0.07 % | 2.42 % | 1.55 % | 5.11 % |
| 1997 | 8.17 % | 3.11 % | 2.34 % | 5.57 % |
| 1996 | 7.19 % | 3.56 % | 2.93 % | 6.55 % |
| 1995 | 6.55 % | 4.43 % | 2.81 % | 9.15 % |
| 1994 | 10.04 % | 4.72 % | 2.61 % | 10.32 % |
| 1993 | 1.16 % | 4.85 % | 2.95 % | 7.51 % |
| 1992 | 52.44 % | 6.22 % | 3.03 % | 7.71 % |
| 1991 | 28.07 % | 5.48 % | 4.23 % | 9.00 % |
| 1990 | 33.12 % | 6.15 % | 5.40 % | 8.13 % |
| 1989 | 61.44 % | 6.26 % | 4.83 % | 7.00 % |
| 1988 | 196.12 % | 4.54 % | 4.08 % | 7.15 % |
| 1987 | 200.03 % | 4.02 % | 3.66 % | 5.76 % |
| 1986 | 160.98 % | 3.68 % | 1.90 % | 5.82 % |
| 1985 | 157.66 % | 5.40 % | 3.55 % | 6.86 % |
| 1984 | 42.73 % | 7.67 % | 4.30 % | 8.12 % |
| 1983 | 24.05 % | 8.67 % | 3.21 % | 8.77 % |
| 1982 | 49.27 % | 9.58 % | 6.13 % | 10.24 % |
| 1981 | 108.74 % | 11.77 % | 10.33 % | 12.47 % |
Data basis: International Monetary Fund, World Bank and OECD Inflation CPI indicator (doi:10.1787/eee82e6e-en)
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