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 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 9.2: Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries. |
| Indicator |
Indicator 9.2.1: Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP and per capita |
| Metadata update |
November, 2021 |
| Related indicators |
Not Applicable |
| 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 |
Manufacturing Value Added (MVA) as a proportion of gross domestic product (GDP) is a ratio between MVA and GDP, both reported in current prices. MVA per capita is calculated by dividing MVA in constant 2016/17 prices by population of Uganda and using the 2016/17 exchange rate to convert to dollars. |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage MVA per capita in constant 2016/17 prices. |
| Classifications |
System of National Accounts 2008 International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities (ISIC) Revision 4 |
| Data sources |
Figures for updates are obtained from national account estimates produced by Uganda Bureau of Statistics. |
| Data collection method |
The MVA and GDP country data are collected through the national accounts unit |
| Data collection calendar |
Continuous |
| 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 |
MVA is a well-recognized and widely used indicator by researchers and policy makers to assess the level of industrialization of a country. The share of MVA in GDP reflects the role of manufacturing in the economy and a country’s national development in general. MVA per capita is the basic indicator of a country’s level of industrialization adjusted for the size of the economy. One of the statistical uses of MVA per capita is classifying country groups according to the stage of industrial development. |
| Comment and limitations |
The GDP is released twice a year with Preliminary estimates in May and Final estimates in September |
| Validation |
Uganda Bureau of Statistics engages with data providers in regular consultations during the data collection process to ensure the data quality. |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
2008 System of National Accounts International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) |
| 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 IMF, AfDB and other stakeholders. |
| Quality assessment |
Presentation before the executive committee for dissemination clearance. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data availability: Annual, Quarterly Time series: 2009/10-2020/2021 Data disaggregation: National |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
Sources of discrepancies: Minor differences may arise due to 1) exchange rates for conversion to USD 2) different base years used for constant price data 3) methods for recent period estimation and 4) different versions of SNA and ISIC revisions used by countries.. |
| References and Documentation |
2008 System of National accounts International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) |
| Metadata last updated | Feb 12, 2026 |