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 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending. |
| Indicator |
Indicator 9.5.1: Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP |
| 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 7525 78239 |
| Contact mail |
P. O. Box 7186, Kampala |
| Contact email |
godfrey.nsanja@ubos.org |
| Definition and concepts |
Research and development (R&D) expenditure as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the amount of R&D expenditure divided by the total output of the economy. |
| Unit of measure |
Percent |
| Classifications |
The 2008 system of national accounts International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC 4) of all Economic Activities |
| Data sources |
Administrative data and secondary data from surveys |
| Data collection method |
The indicators are derived from GDP at current prices by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Expenditure on research and development is collected from different MDAs by use of a standard template using the chart of accounts of Uganda. On the hand, information on private expenditure is collected through surveys. |
| Data collection calendar |
Monthly |
| 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. The Act established the Bureau as the coordinating, monitoring and supervisory body for the NSS |
| Rationale |
The indicator is a direct measure of Research and development (R&D) spending referred to in the target. |
| Comment and limitations |
GDP is produced using production and expenditure approach in Uganda. |
| Method of computation |
Computation of the indicator on Research and Development (R&D) expenditure is a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices. |
| 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 done |
| 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 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 |