UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases (infectious) in Uganda
Uganda: UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases was 42 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Uganda, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Uganda stood at 42. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.5% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Uganda peaked at 42 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2000.
That places Uganda 164th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | — |
| 2001 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 10 | +25.0% |
| 2007 | 15 | +50.0% |
| 2008 | 18 | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 23 | +27.8% |
| 2011 | 18 | -21.7% |
| 2012 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 32 | +88.2% |
| 2014 | 38 | +18.8% |
| 2015 | 36 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 35 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 41 | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 40 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 34 | -15.0% |
| 2020 | 39 | +14.7% |
| 2021 | 39 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 34 | -12.8% |
| 2023 | 42 | +23.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 42 is above the median for low income countries, which is 41, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 42 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 41.5, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 6 | 18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.4 | 17 | 41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.5 | 34 | 42 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More health data for Uganda
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 853.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,666 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 111 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0787 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Uganda?
- Uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Uganda was 42 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 42 in 2023.
- What is the lowest uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2000.
- How does Uganda rank for uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases?
- Uganda ranks 164th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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