Uganda fact sheet
An overview of Uganda's development context shaping SNV and partners’ collaboration with national and local governments toward fostering inclusive, climate-resilient, and well-governed systems.
Abstract
Uganda has seen steady economic growth in the past few years, including a robust 6.3% growth in the financial year 2024–25. Agriculture drives a significant portion of the country’s €50 billion economy, accounting for roughly a quarter of total GDP. However, persistent poverty, population growth, youth unemployment, and climate vulnerability pose significant challenges to national development. In addition, rural electrification stands at 42.4%, access to safe water stands at 67%, and sanitation in rural households with at least a basic sanitation facility remains at 19%.
SNV has been working in Uganda for over 35 years and has reached over 100 districts. In 2024 alone, SNV programmes impacted nearly 600,000 individuals. Recent programmes have expanded access to safe water and hygiene in Northern Uganda, promoted clean cooking technologies in several districts, and supported smallholder farmers in adopting climate-smart agricultural practices and technologies in Eastern and Southwestern Uganda.
As Uganda advances its Vision 2040 and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change and youth unemployment are reshaping the country’s development model. SNV is responding to these shifts by supporting resilient food systems, clean energy, access to professional WASH services, water security, and youth entrepreneurship. It is improving systems by empowering local actors and scaling impact through strong partnerships.
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