We have released the Quarter 1 Labour Market Survey (LMS) findings (July to September), giving an insight into the National workforce.
Approximately 1.9 million people (11.7%), who are 15 years and above, are unemployed.
The Youth unemployment stands at 15.4%.
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Approximately 1.9 million people (11.7%), who are 15 years and above, are unemployed.
The Youth unemployment stands at 15.4%.
Details👇👇
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The Inflation figures as of October 2026 show an all round increase in price of the different items, both under the headline and the Core inflation categories.
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The Annual headline Inflation for the year ending October 2026 is recorded at 5.8%, from the 4.6% recorded in September 2026.
The annual Core inflation for October is at 4.4% from the 3.7% recorded in September 2026.
The highest Inflation was recorded within the Kampala Low Inflation was recorded in Mbarara.
The annual Core inflation for October is at 4.4% from the 3.7% recorded in September 2026.
The highest Inflation was recorded within the Kampala Low Inflation was recorded in Mbarara.
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The Central Government Finance Statistics Bulletin for Q4 2025/26 is out and ready for your access and use.
The publication provides insights into the quarterly government revenue and expenditure.
It is based on the guiding principles of the Government Finance Statistics link below leads you to the publication for details.
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The publication provides insights into the quarterly government revenue and expenditure.
It is based on the guiding principles of the Government Finance Statistics link below leads you to the publication for details.
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Under the implementation arrangements, the Embassy of Denmark will support coordination, communication and engagement with relevant institutions in Uganda, while Statistics Denmark will provide expertise for agreed activities. UBOS will take institutional ownership of the work oint or project manager to coordinate implementation.
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is financing the cooperation through the Strategic Sector Cooperation Programme with Statistics Denmark. The work is expected to support Uganda’s participation and co-chair role in the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, an international initiative that brings together finance ministries to integrate climate considerations into economic and fiscal policies.
The agreement marks a new step in Uganda-Denmark cooperation, with official statistics positioned as a tool for improving development planning, economic analysis and evidence-based policymaking.
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The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is financing the cooperation through the Strategic Sector Cooperation Programme with Statistics Denmark. The work is expected to support Uganda’s participation and co-chair role in the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, an international initiative that brings together finance ministries to integrate climate considerations into economic and fiscal policies.
The agreement marks a new step in Uganda-Denmark cooperation, with official statistics positioned as a tool for improving development planning, economic analysis and evidence-based policymaking.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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Under the agreement, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Statistics Denmark and the Embassy of Denmark in Uganda will cooperate to modernise Uganda’s National Statistical System, improve coordination in statistical production, and enhance the dissemination and communication to users locally and internationally.
Through knowledge-sharing, technical assistance, staff exchanges, technical assistance and joint activities, the cooperation will also support the production, management, analysis and dissemination of data relevant to Uganda’s green transition alongside technical cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development will focus on improving the availability, accessibility and use of official statistics for macroeconomic modelling and analysis.
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Through knowledge-sharing, technical assistance, staff exchanges, technical assistance and joint activities, the cooperation will also support the production, management, analysis and dissemination of data relevant to Uganda’s green transition alongside technical cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development will focus on improving the availability, accessibility and use of official statistics for macroeconomic modelling and analysis.
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Yesterday, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Statistics Denmark and the Embassy of Denmark in Uganda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Uganda’s statistical systems and improve the production and use of official statistics for planning, policymaking n.
The signing took place during the second day of the Uganda-European Union Business Forum at Kampala Serena Hotel and was witnessed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and State Minister for Trade, Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, according to the Danish Embassy in Uganda.
The agreement will strengthen UBOS’s capacity to produce reliable statistical information for use by government institutions, businesses and other stakeholders in decision-making.
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The signing took place during the second day of the Uganda-European Union Business Forum at Kampala Serena Hotel and was witnessed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and State Minister for Trade, Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, according to the Danish Embassy in Uganda.
The agreement will strengthen UBOS’s capacity to produce reliable statistical information for use by government institutions, businesses and other stakeholders in decision-making.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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PUBLIC STATEMENT
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has learnt with concern of the launch of a “National Data Strategy” by the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance (MoICT&NG).
The Bureau informs the public that the strategy breaches the prov1998, Cap. 333, which establishes UBOS as the principal data collecting and disseminating agency responsible for coordinating, monitoring and supervising the National Statistical System.
The public is therefore strongly advised to treat the impugned “National Data Strategy” recently launched by the MoICT&NG with the utmost contempt it deserves.
Read the full statement below.
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The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has learnt with concern of the launch of a “National Data Strategy” by the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance (MoICT&NG).
The Bureau informs the public that the strategy breaches the prov1998, Cap. 333, which establishes UBOS as the principal data collecting and disseminating agency responsible for coordinating, monitoring and supervising the National Statistical System.
The public is therefore strongly advised to treat the impugned “National Data Strategy” recently launched by the MoICT&NG with the utmost contempt it deserves.
Read the full statement below.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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The chairpersons of the three Parliamentary Committees welcomed the engagement and pledged their support for UBOS initiatives to strengthen the production, dissemination and use of quality official statistics.
The workshop reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between UBOS rting evidence-based decision-making, informing policy and strengthening accountability in the use of public resources for national development.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
The workshop reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between UBOS rting evidence-based decision-making, informing policy and strengthening accountability in the use of public resources for national development.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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During the workshop, Members of Parliament were introduced to various UBOS statistical products, including population and social statistics generated from various surveys and censuses, alongside economic statistics on GDP, inflation, livestock among other key related statistical They also learned how to access official statistics through the UBOS website and other dedicated census data portals. In addition, they had an opportunity to interface with statistical information disaggregated upto the Parish level, to enhance their appreciation of data.
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#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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In his remarks, Dr. Chris N. Mukiza, UBOS Executive Director and Chief Statistician of Uganda briefed participants on the infrastructure being developed at Statistics House in Entebbe to strengthen Uganda’s statistical capacity.
Upon completion, the facility will accommodate the Bureau, a Data Processing Centre, a Data Science Hub and modern conference facilities.
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Upon completion, the facility will accommodate the Bureau, a Data Processing Centre, a Data Science Hub and modern conference facilities.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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“There is need for evidence-based planning and budgeting as Uganda works to strengthen the money economy among households,” Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure emphasised while representing the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi.
She called for nal best practices throughout the statistical production process and stressed the importance of maintaining UBOS’s professional independence to ensure high-quality statistics.
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She called for nal best practices throughout the statistical production process and stressed the importance of maintaining UBOS’s professional independence to ensure high-quality statistics.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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Delivering remarks on behalf of the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, Hon. Faith Nakut, Commissioner of Parliament and Woman MP for Napak District, commended UBOS for making official statistics more relevant and accessible to legislators.
The Speaker urged o deepen their understanding of statistics and apply them in planning, budgeting and Parliamentary debate. He also called for well-researched discussions informed by scientific evidence to improve decision-making and urged UBOS to continue presenting statistics in clear and accessible formats to enhance uptake and usability of data by members of Parliament and the general public.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
The Speaker urged o deepen their understanding of statistics and apply them in planning, budgeting and Parliamentary debate. He also called for well-researched discussions informed by scientific evidence to improve decision-making and urged UBOS to continue presenting statistics in clear and accessible formats to enhance uptake and usability of data by members of Parliament and the general public.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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Earlier this week, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) held a sensitisation and engagement workshop for Members of Parliament to strengthen the use of official statistics in budgeting, debate, monitoring and oversight of Government programmes.
The workshop held under the ccess, Uptake and Use of Statistics brought together Members of Parliament serving on the Budget Committee, National Economy Committee and the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee. These three Committees play a central role in the prioritisation of national resource allocation, accountability and economic policy.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
The workshop held under the ccess, Uptake and Use of Statistics brought together Members of Parliament serving on the Budget Committee, National Economy Committee and the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee. These three Committees play a central role in the prioritisation of national resource allocation, accountability and economic policy.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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Strengthening the use of statistics for evidence-based planning and decision-making.
Today, we begin a two-day sensitisation and engagement workshop on statistical matters with the Parliamentary Committees on Finance, Planning and Economic Development; Budget; and National ocuses on strengthening Access, Uptake and Use of official statistics.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
Today, we begin a two-day sensitisation and engagement workshop on statistical matters with the Parliamentary Committees on Finance, Planning and Economic Development; Budget; and National ocuses on strengthening Access, Uptake and Use of official statistics.
#UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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Happy 64th Independence Day,Uganda 🇺🇬
As we celebrate under the theme “Embracing our Sovereignty with Hope and Visionary Leadership,” UBOS reaffirms its commitment to supporting Uganda’s socio-economic transformation through the production and dissemination of quality statistics icy formulation and the measurement of development outcomes.
#UgandaAt64 #UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
As we celebrate under the theme “Embracing our Sovereignty with Hope and Visionary Leadership,” UBOS reaffirms its commitment to supporting Uganda’s socio-economic transformation through the production and dissemination of quality statistics icy formulation and the measurement of development outcomes.
#UgandaAt64 #UBOS #EvidenceBasedStatistics #DataForDevelopment
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