Uganda Credit Ratings & Outlooks
Country | Moody's | S&P | Fitch | DBRS | Scope Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B3 Stable | B- Stable | B Stable | NR | NR |
Credit Rating History
Country | Date of Change | Rating Agency | Previous Rating | Previous Outlook | Current Rating | Current Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | Fitch | B+ | Stable | B | Stable | |
| May 17, 2024 | Moody's | B2 | Negative | B3 | Stable | |
| Oct 06, 2023 | S&P | B | Stable | B- | Stable | |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Moody's | B2 | Stable | B2 | Negative | |
| Jun 20, 2022 | Fitch | B+ | Negative | B+ | Stable | |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Fitch | B+ | Stable | B+ | Negative | |
| Nov 18, 2016 | Moody's | B1 | Negative | B2 | Stable | |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Moody's | B1 | Stable | B1 | Negative | |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Fitch | B | Positive | B+ | Stable | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | S&P | B+ | Negative | B | Stable | |
| Dec 20, 2013 | Moody's | NR | B1 | Stable | ||
| Sep 05, 2013 | Fitch | B | Stable | B | Positive | |
| Dec 11, 2012 | S&P | B+ | Stable | B+ | Negative | |
| Oct 07, 2011 | Fitch | B | Positive | B | Stable | |
| Aug 19, 2009 | Fitch | B | Stable | B | Positive | |
| Dec 09, 2008 | S&P | NR | B+ | Stable | ||
| Mar 17, 2005 | Fitch | NR | B | Stable |
Table Key
| Grade | Moody's | S&P | Fitch | DBRS | Scope Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prime | Aaa | AAA | AAA | AAA | AAA |
High Grade | Aa1 | AA+ | AA+ | AA (high) | AA+ |
Aa2 | AA | AA | AA | AA | |
Aa3 | AA- | AA- | AA (low) | AA- | |
Upper Medium Grade | A1 | A+ | A+ | A (high) | A+ |
A2 | A | A | A | A | |
A3 | A- | A- | A (low) | A- | |
Lower Medium Grade | Baa1 | BBB+ | BBB+ | BBB (high) | BBB+ |
Baa2 | BBB | BBB | BBB | BBB | |
Baa3 | BBB- | BBB- | BBB (low) | BBB- | |
Non-investment Grade Speculative | Ba1 | BB+ | BB+ | BB (high) | BB+ |
Ba2 | BB | BB | BB | BB | |
Ba3 | BB- | BB- | BB (low) | BB- | |
Highly Speculative Grade | B1 | B+ | B+ | B (high) | B+ |
B2 | B | B | B | B | |
B3 | B- | B- | B (low) | B- | |
Substantial Risk Grade | Caa1 | CCC+ | CCC+ | CCC | |
Caa2 | CCC | CCC | CCC | CCC | |
Caa3 | CCC- | CCC- | CCC | ||
Extremely Speculative Grade | Ca | CC | CC | CCC | CC |
C | CCC | C | |||
In Default with Little Prospect for Recovery | CD | RD | RD | ||
In Default | SD | SD | |||
C | D | D | D | D | |
DD | DD | ||||
DDD | DDD | ||||
Not Rated | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
FAQ
What is Uganda’s current credit rating?
Uganda’s sovereign credit rating reflects its government’s ability and willingness to meet debt obligations. It is assigned by major agencies such as S&P, Moody’s, Fitch, DBRS, and Scope, and represents how international markets view Uganda’s credit risk.
Has Uganda’s credit rating changed recently?
This page lists the latest rating and outlook actions for Uganda, showing when each agency last reviewed or changed its assessment.
Why does Uganda’s credit rating matter to investors?
Ratings directly affect borrowing costs, investor confidence, and market access. Changes can influence Uganda's bond yields, currency, and equity flows as investors reassess risk.
How does Uganda’s rating compare to other countries?
You can explore how Uganda ranks globally using our Credit Ratings Hub, which displays all countries’ ratings from S&P, Moody’s, Fitch, DBRS, and Scope.
What do outlooks like Positive, Stable, and Negative mean?
They indicate the expected direction of a rating. Positive signals a possible upgrade, Stable means no change is likely, and Negative points to potential downgrade risk
What is the difference between investment grade and speculative grade?
Investment grade (BBB−/Baa3 or higher) means relatively low risk and steady market access. A speculative grade (BB+/Ba1 or lower) signals higher risk and volatility, but can attract yield-seeking investors.
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