Domestic Remittances Statistics in Uganda (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 71.5% of adults in Uganda sent or received domestic remittances in 2024. Up from 65.9% in 2021 to 71.5% in 2024 (+5.6 percentage points). Uganda ranks #3 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #3 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 71.5% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Uganda as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +5.6 pp (2024)
- Up from 65.9% in 2021 to 71.5% in 2024 (+5.6 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 71.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Uganda.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #3 of 36 (2024)
- Uganda ranks 3 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #3 of 109 (2024)
- Uganda ranks 3 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 53.6% (2024)
- Uganda (71.5%) is above the average of 53.6% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 58.4% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Uganda (2024)
- 8.9% (2024)
- 8.9% of the population in Uganda used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 50 million (2024)
- Uganda had a population of 50 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.5% | +5.6 pp |
| 2021 | 65.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Uganda sent or received domestic remittances?
71.5% of adults in Uganda sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has domestic remittances in Uganda changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 65.9% in 2021 to 71.5% in 2024.
How does Uganda compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Uganda ranks 3 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 71.5% versus a regional average of 53.6% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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