Human rights in Uganda Historical rankings Historical rankings

| Year_ | Political_Rights | Civil_Liberties | Status_ | President |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 | 7 | Not Free | Idi Amin |
| 1973 | 7 | 7 | Not Free | Idi Amin |
| 1974 | 7 | 7 | Not Free | Idi Amin |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 | Not Free | Idi Amin |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 | Not Free | Idi Amin |
| 1977 | 7 | 7 | Not Free | Idi Amin |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 | Not Free | Idi Amin |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 | Not Free | Idi Amin |
| 1980 | 4 | 4 | Not Free | Godfrey Binaisa |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 | Partly Free | Milton Obote |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | Partly Free | Milton Obote |
| 1983 | 4 | 5 | Partly Free | Milton Obote |
| 1984 | 4 | 5 | Partly Free | Milton Obote |
| 1985 | 5 | 4 | Partly Free | Milton Obote |