Inflation calculator Uganda
Inflation measures how much more the same basket of goods and services costs than a year before.
Enter what something cost a year ago to see what the same basket costs now.
How it's calculated
- We use the latest annual headline inflation from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics: 4.6% for the month starting 1 September 2026.
- Price today = price a year ago × (1 + inflation ÷ 100).
An example
With inflation at 4.6%, something that cost Ushs 100,000 a year ago costs about Ushs 104,600 now.
Frequently asked questions
What is headline inflation?
The change in the Consumer Price Index over 12 months. It covers core goods and services, food crops, and energy, fuel and utilities.
When does UBOS publish inflation?
UBOS publishes a Consumer Price Index press release every month, with the headline, core, food crops and energy figures.
Can I use this to update a salary or rent?
It gives a guide. A pay rise or rent review that only matches inflation keeps the same buying power as a year ago.
Key terms
- UBOS
- Uganda Bureau of Statistics, which publishes the Consumer Price Index.
- CPI
- Consumer Price Index, the measure of average prices paid by households.
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BhutanUp-to-date official data
Annual headline inflation (CPI): updated , with the latest figure from Uganda Bureau of Statistics.
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