Inflation Uganda 2011
Average inflation: 16.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 16.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 26.3%. The lowest inflation was in January at 5.4%.
- Highest month
- October: 26.3%
- Lowest month
- January: 5.4%
- Difference
- 20.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 15.8%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 7.7%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 15.8%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 7.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 16.5%. This approaches the highest level since records began (16.5% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 16.5%
- 10-year average
- 16.5%
- All-time high (2011)
- 16.5%
- All-time low (2011)
- 16.5%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 14.5% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €116.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 5.4% |
| February | 6.4% |
| March | 9.4% |
| April | 11.5% |
| May | 13.0% |
| June | 14.4% |
| July | 19.4% |
| August | 19.6% |
| September | 24.4% |
| October | 26.3% |
| November | 24.9% |
| December | 23.7% |
| Average | 16.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.