Unemployment Rate in Uganda increased to 2.90 percent in 2024 from 2.80 percent in 2023. This dataset provides - Uganda Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the unemployment rate in Uganda was 2.94 percent. Between 1991 and 2024, the figure dropped by 0.52 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

In 2024, the youth unemployment rate in Uganda amounted to 4.46 percent. Between 1991 and 2024, the figure dropped by 0.68 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Actual value and historical data chart for Uganda Unemployment Total Percent Of Total Labor Force

Historical dataset showing Uganda unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate) in Uganda was reported at 4.461 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Uganda UG: Unemployment Rate: YoY data was reported at 0.000 % in 2017. Uganda UG: Unemployment Rate: YoY data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Uganda UG: Unemployment Rate: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uganda – Table UG.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Uganda: Unemployment rate for males: The latest value from 2024 is 2.38 percent, an increase from 2.25 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.29 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Uganda from 1991 to 2024 is 2.52 percent. The minimum value, 1.38 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 3.28 percent was recorded in 2020.

Actual value and historical data chart for Uganda Unemployment Youth Male Percent Of Male Labor Force Ages 15 24

Uganda: Unemployment rate, percent: The latest value from is percent, unavailable from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 percent, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Uganda from to is percent. The minimum value, percent, was reached in while the maximum of percent was recorded in .

Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Uganda was reported at 2.381 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Uganda - Unemployment, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Historical dataset showing Uganda youth unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

Uganda UG: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at 0.000 % in 2017. Uganda UG: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Uganda UG: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uganda – Table UG.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Time series data for the statistic Unemployment_Rate and country Uganda. Indicator Definition:Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.The statistic "Unemployment Rate" stands at 2.94 percent as of 12/31/2024. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.154 percentage points compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percentage points is 0.154.The 3 year change in percentage points is -0.481.The 5 year change in percentage points is -0.119.The 10 year change in percentage points is 0.593.The Serie's long term average value is 3.15 percent. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.212 percentage points lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2005, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +1.04.The Serie's change in percentage points from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2020, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -0.89.

Monthly and long-term Uganda Unemployment (% of active population, aop) data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

Actual value and historical data chart for Uganda Unemployment Youth Female Percent Of Female Labor Force Ages 15 24

Uganda UG: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 6.179 % in 2012. Uganda UG: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.179 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2012, with 1 observations. Uganda UG: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uganda – Table UG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Actual value and historical data chart for Uganda Unemployment Female Percent Of Female Labor Force

uganda - Youth Unemployment Rate for Uganda was 4.46% in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, uganda - Youth Unemployment Rate for Uganda reached a record high of 5.72 in January of 2020 and a record low of 4.23 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for uganda - Youth Unemployment Rate for Uganda - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

Time series data for the statistic Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate) and country Uganda. Indicator Definition:Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.The indicator "Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate)" stands at 3.51 as of 12/31/2024. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 8.38 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 8.38.The 3 year change in percent is -9.62.The 5 year change in percent is -12.83.The 10 year change in percent is 26.57.The Serie's long term average value is 3.96. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 11.40 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2013, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +76.09%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2017, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -26.39%.