Uganda
Capital: Kampala
Population
Estimated 47.25 million (2025)
Area
Approximately 241,038 km²
GDP
$61.3 billion (2025 projection)
Bordering Countries
5
Overview
Landlocked country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania
Uganda, known as the "Pearl of Africa", is a landlocked country in East Africa with an economy driven by agriculture. It faces challenges like poverty and youth unemployment but is working to strengthen its role as a key economic hub.
Bordering Countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania
Economic Profile
Primary Exports
Coffee, tea, tobacco, fish, maize, flowers, and oil
Key Industries
Agriculture, services, manufacturing, energy, mining, tourism, ICT
Main Trade Partners
Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, and international markets
Economic Challenges
Poverty, high youth unemployment, limited access to international markets due to landlocked position
Trade & Transit Infrastructure
Main Transit Corridors
Key corridors connect to Kenyan ports (Mombasa) and Tanzanian ports (Dar es Salaam)
Port Access
Mombasa (Kenya), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Transport Infrastructure Quality
Investments in roads, railways, airports
Trade & Transit Challenges
Limited access to international markets, high transport costs
Key Statistics & Indicators
National Trade & Development Strategies
National Development Plan IV focusing on industrialization, digital transformation, and market access
Ongoing and Planned Projects
Infrastructure upgrades (roads, rail, energy), agricultural productivity programs, oil and gas sector development