This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Uganda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ugandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ugandan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 8.1: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries |
| Indicator |
Indicator 8.1.1: Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita |
| Metadata update |
2021 |
| Related indicators |
Any economic statistics related SDG indicator |
| Organisation |
Uganda Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Godfrey Nsanja |
| Contact organisation unit |
Macroeconomic statistics |
| Contact person function |
Senior Statistician |
| Contact phone |
+256 752 578239 |
| Contact mail |
P.O. Box 7186, Kampala |
| Contact email |
godfrey.nsanja@ubos.org |
| Definition and concepts |
Annual growth rate of real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is calculated as the percentage change in the real GDP per capita between two consecutive years. Real GDP per capita is calculated by dividing GDP at constant prices by the population of the country. The data for real GDP are measured in constant Uganda shillings to facilitate the calculation of country growth rates and aggregation of the country data. |
| Unit of measure |
Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita: per cent GDP: None Population: None |
| Classifications |
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| Data sources |
Output measures used in the numerator of this indicator (Gross Domestic Product) is obtained from the production side of national accounts and represent the GDP at market prices for the aggregate economy (adjusted for inflation, in constant prices). Population data is obtained from population projections by Uganda Bureau of Statistics |
| Data collection method |
GDP in 2016/17 constant prices was used from Uganda Bureau of Statistics and population data from the 2014 National Housing Population Census |
| Data collection calendar |
Annual |
| Data release calendar |
September Annually |
| Data providers |
Uganda Bureau of Statistics, |
| Data compilers |
Uganda Bureau of Statistics, other MDAs |
| Institutional mandate |
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Act, 1998 provides for the development and maintenance of a National Statistical System (NSS) to ensure collection, analysis and publication of integrated, relevant, reliable and timely statistical information. It established the Bureau as the coordinating, monitoring and supervisory body for the National Statistical System |
| Rationale |
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is a proxy for the average standard of living of residents in a country or area. A positive percentage change in annual real GDP per capita can be interpreted as an increase in the average standard of living of the residents in a country or area. |
| Comment and limitations |
GDP is produced using production and expenditure approach in Uganda. |
| Method of computation |
Calculate the annual growth rate of real GDP per capita in year t+1 using the following formula: [(G(t+1) – G(t))/G(t)] x 100, where G(t+1) is real GDP per capita in 2016/17 Uganda shillings in year t+1 and G(t) is real GDP per capita in 2016/17 Uganda shillings in year t. |
| Validation |
GDP is validated to check for errors. The validation procedure involves ensuring that aggregates are equal to the sum of their components and that data series which are provided in multiple tables are represented consistently. |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
2008 System of National Accounts |
| Quality management |
Consistency checks with data providers is conducted |
| Quality assurance |
Data consistency, quality checks and audit are regularly conducted for validation of the data as well as peer review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), and other stakeholders.. |
| Quality assessment |
Presentation before the Executive Committee for clearance before dissemination. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data availability : Annual, Quarterly Data is available for the following Time series: 2009/10-2020/2021 Data disaggregation: National |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
No deviation |
| References and Documentation |
2008 System of National accounts |
| Metadata last updated | Feb 12, 2026 |