The 2025 East Africa economic outlook dives deep into macroeconomic indicators like growth-rate forecasts or estimates and key risks for five major geographies in the region: Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Uganda is well-positioned in 2025 to outpace the EAC average if its oil investments materialize and trade integration deepens. Its relatively higher growth forecast (6–7%) makes it one of the faster-growing economies in the bloc. Uganda’s real GDP is expected to accelerate to 6.9% in 2025, supported by oil-sector investments and stronger regional trade.

For Uganda, benefits from EAC integration (trade, infrastructure, monetary) could amplify its growth potential. But to fully realize that, it must navigate both domestic policy challenges and regional coordination risks. The Report highlights boosting value-added exports (e.g., processed agricultural goods) could facilitate maximization of gains from the EAC market.