Inflation Uganda 2013
Average inflation: 4.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 7.4%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.0%.
- Highest month
- September: 7.4%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.0%
- Difference
- 5.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 5.0%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 0.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 5.0%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 0.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 6.6% lower than the 5-year average of 11.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.9% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 11.5%
- 10-year average
- 11.5%
- All-time high (2011)
- 16.5%
- All-time low (2013)
- 4.9%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +8.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -8.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -22.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5% | -19.3 |
| February | 2.0% | -22.3 |
| March | 2.9% | -18.1 |
| April | 3.0% | -16.0 |
| May | 3.9% | -14.0 |
| June | 5.3% | -9.5 |
| July | 6.0% | -4.3 |
| August | 6.9% | -2.9 |
| September | 7.4% | +2.5 |
| October | 6.7% | +2.2 |
| November | 5.8% | +1.3 |
| December | 5.5% | +1.2 |
| Average | 4.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.