Current inflation Uganda 3.4%

March 2025

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.6%, well above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.8% lower than the 5-year average of 4.4%.

5-year average
4.4%
10-year average
4.2%
All-time high (2011)
16.5%
All-time low (2021)
2.2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +0.3 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.6% 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 €103.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
3.6%
Last year
3.3%
5-year average
3.6%
All-time high (2011)
16.5%