Cereal production in Uganda
Uganda: Cereal production was 5.67 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.67 million metric tons
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
50th
of 181 countries
All-time high
5.72 million metric tons
in 2023
All-time low
895,200 metric tons
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cereal production in Uganda, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2024, cereal production in Uganda stood at 5.67 million metric tons.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 54.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Uganda peaked at 5.72 million metric tons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 895,200 metric tons, in 1961.
That places Uganda 50th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal production in Uganda, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 895,200 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 902,000 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 1963 | 912,650 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1964 | 923,300 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 1.06 million metric tons | +14.6% |
| 1966 | 1.07 million metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1967 | 1.08 million metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 1.29 million metric tons | +19.5% |
| 1969 | 1.62 million metric tons | +25.6% |
| 1970 | 1.65 million metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1971 | 1.45 million metric tons | -12.4% |
| 1972 | 1.54 million metric tons | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 1.47 million metric tons | -4.5% |
| 1974 | 1.39 million metric tons | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 1.75 million metric tons | +25.9% |
| 1976 | 1.68 million metric tons | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 1.52 million metric tons | -9.5% |
| 1978 | 1.55 million metric tons | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 1.27 million metric tons | -17.8% |
| 1980 | 1.08 million metric tons | -15.1% |
| 1981 | 1.17 million metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 1.09 million metric tons | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 1.40 million metric tons | +28.0% |
| 1984 | 944,000 metric tons | -32.5% |
| 1985 | 1.17 million metric tons | +24.0% |
| 1986 | 1.06 million metric tons | -9.6% |
| 1987 | 1.22 million metric tons | +15.3% |
| 1988 | 1.40 million metric tons | +14.6% |
| 1989 | 1.64 million metric tons | +17.0% |
| 1990 | 1.58 million metric tons | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 1.58 million metric tons | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 1.74 million metric tons | +10.6% |
| 1993 | 1.88 million metric tons | +7.9% |
| 1994 | 1.94 million metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 2.03 million metric tons | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 1.59 million metric tons | -21.8% |
| 1997 | 1.62 million metric tons | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 2.08 million metric tons | +28.3% |
| 1999 | 2.18 million metric tons | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 2.11 million metric tons | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 2.31 million metric tons | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 2.37 million metric tons | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 2.51 million metric tons | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 2.27 million metric tons | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 2.53 million metric tons | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 2.56 million metric tons | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 2.63 million metric tons | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 3.13 million metric tons | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 3.20 million metric tons | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 3.27 million metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 3.50 million metric tons | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 3.55 million metric tons | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 3.51 million metric tons | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 3.66 million metric tons | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 3.72 million metric tons | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 3.28 million metric tons | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 3.41 million metric tons | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 4.08 million metric tons | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 3.12 million metric tons | -23.4% |
| 2020 | 4.03 million metric tons | +29.2% |
| 2021 | 4.23 million metric tons | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 5.53 million metric tons | +30.6% |
| 2023 | 5.72 million metric tons | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 5.67 million metric tons | -0.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 5.67 million metric tons is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.71 million metric tons, 2.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 5.67 million metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.10 million metric tons, 2.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.08 million metric tons | 895,200 metric tons | 1.62 million metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.53 million metric tons | 1.27 million metric tons | 1.75 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.22 million metric tons | 944,000 metric tons | 1.64 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.82 million metric tons | 1.58 million metric tons | 2.18 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.56 million metric tons | 2.11 million metric tons | 3.20 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.51 million metric tons | 3.12 million metric tons | 4.08 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.04 million metric tons | 4.03 million metric tons | 5.72 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More agriculture & rural data for Uganda
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 22.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2613 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 315.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6806 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 26.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 26.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Uganda?
- Cereal production in Uganda was 5.67 million metric tons in 2024, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest cereal production recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 5.72 million metric tons in 2023.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 895,200 metric tons in 1961.
- How does Uganda rank for cereal production?
- Uganda ranks 50th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Cereal production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.