Uganda Tourism Revenues
International tourism receipts, current US dollars.
Tourism Revenues in Uganda decreased to 0.52 USD billion in 2020 from 1.40 USD billion in 2019.
Uganda Tourism Revenues — History
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Uganda Tourism Revenues — analysis in simple words
Latest reading
Tourism Revenues in Uganda decreased to 0.52 USD billion in 2020 from 1.40 USD billion in 2019.
Over the last three years it rose once and fell twice.
Recent trend
A year earlier (2019) it was $1.40B, so the latest figure is $0.88B lower.
Over the past five years the average was $1.10B, with a range from $0.52B to $1.52B. The latest value is below that five-year average.
Historical context
This data series starts in 2001 and has 20 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 35% of all of them.
The highest value on record is $1.52B (2018) and the lowest is $0.19B (2003). The long-run average is $0.73B.
Compared with other countries
Among 141 economies with recent data, Uganda ranks 85th from the top. The median across all these economies is $0.87B, so Uganda is below the typical country.
Within Sub-Saharan Africa (30 economies with data) it ranks 6th; the regional median is $0.20B.
Statistics
- Latest
- $0.52B2020
- Previous
- $1.40B
- 5-year average
- $1.10B
- Long-run average
- $0.73Bsince 2001
- All-time high
- $1.52B2018
- All-time low
- $0.19B2003
- Observations
- 20Annual
Recent Data
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0.52B | ▼ −0.88 |
| 2019 | $1.40B | ▼ −0.12 |
| 2018 | $1.52B | ▲ +0.57 |
| 2017 | $0.95B | ▼ −0.16 |
| 2016 | $1.12B | ▲ +0.07 |
| 2015 | $1.05B | ▲ +0.07 |
| 2014 | $0.98B | ▲ +0.02 |
| 2013 | $0.96B | ▼ −0.20 |
| 2012 | $1.16B | ▲ +0.18 |
| 2011 | $0.98B | ▲ +0.18 |
| 2010 | $0.80B | ▲ +0.12 |
| 2009 | $0.68B | ▲ +0.15 |
| 2008 | $0.54B | ▲ +0.13 |
| 2007 | $0.40B | ▲ +0.06 |
| 2006 | $0.35B | ▼ −0.04 |
| 2005 | $0.38B | ▲ +0.11 |
| 2004 | $0.27B | ▲ +0.08 |
| 2003 | $0.19B | ▼ −0.01 |
| 2002 | $0.19B | ▲ +0.01 |
| 2001 | $0.19B |
Tourism Revenues — Uganda vs Peers
Latest available reading for each economy (periods may differ). Uganda highlighted.
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Understanding Tourism Revenues — a simple guide
What it measures
International tourism receipts, current US dollars.
How it is calculated
Spending by international visitors, in US dollars.
Hotel stays, meals and tours paid by foreign tourists.
Higher receipts strengthen the services balance.
Lower receipts reduce foreign-exchange earnings.
Why it matters for the economy and markets
Tourism receipts support the services balance and foreign-exchange earnings.
How to read it
Compare with exports to gauge dependence on tourism.
Data source
World Bank — World Development Indicators (series ST.INT.RCPT.CD), annual data from 2001 to 2020. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.
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Frequently asked questions
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Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.