Fertilizer consumption in Uganda
Uganda: Fertilizer consumption was 23,023 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Uganda, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in Uganda stood at 23,023 tonnes.
The figure is up 27.8% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Uganda peaked at 23,205 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 134.1 tonnes, in 1988.
Uganda ranks 125th of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Uganda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,572 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 2,715 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 3,194 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1964 | 3,606 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1965 | 4,384 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1966 | 5,276 tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1967 | 3,764 tonnes | -28.7% |
| 1968 | 4,679 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 1969 | 4,554 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 6,972 tonnes | +53.1% |
| 1971 | 8,098 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1972 | 7,650 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1973 | 7,148 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 3,580 tonnes | -49.9% |
| 1975 | 1,676 tonnes | -53.2% |
| 1976 | 1,661 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 1,052 tonnes | -36.7% |
| 1978 | 280.5 tonnes | -73.3% |
| 1980 | 795.2 tonnes | +183.5% |
| 1981 | 633.6 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 1984 | 520 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 1985 | 198 tonnes | -61.9% |
| 1986 | 402.3 tonnes | +103.2% |
| 1987 | 1,207 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1988 | 134.1 tonnes | -88.9% |
| 1989 | 405 tonnes | +202.0% |
| 1990 | 137 tonnes | -66.2% |
| 1991 | 1,176 tonnes | +758.7% |
| 1992 | 763.4 tonnes | -35.1% |
| 1993 | 2,230 tonnes | +192.2% |
| 1994 | 1,887 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1995 | 1,262 tonnes | -33.1% |
| 1996 | 635.4 tonnes | -49.6% |
| 1997 | 635.4 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,565 tonnes | +461.1% |
| 1999 | 4,433 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2000 | 6,586 tonnes | +48.6% |
| 2001 | 5,775 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 2002 | 7,469 tonnes | +29.3% |
| 2003 | 9,280 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2004 | 8,720 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 5,786 tonnes | -33.6% |
| 2006 | 7,636 tonnes | +32.0% |
| 2007 | 7,520 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 19,030 tonnes | +153.0% |
| 2009 | 13,728 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2010 | 11,546 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 12,127 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 14,651 tonnes | +20.8% |
| 2013 | 16,835 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 12,558 tonnes | -25.4% |
| 2015 | 11,011 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 13,195 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 2017 | 14,287 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 22,659 tonnes | +58.6% |
| 2019 | 23,205 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 16,835 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 2021 | 16,835 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 18,018 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 23,023 tonnes | +27.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 23,023 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 34,130 tonnes, 67% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 23,023 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24,201 tonnes, 95% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fertilizer consumption in Uganda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +758.7% | 137 tonnes | 1,176 tonnes |
| 1998 | +461.1% | 635.4 tonnes | 3,565 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,860 tonnes | 2,572 tonnes | 5,276 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,235 tonnes | 280.5 tonnes | 8,098 tonnes | 9 |
| 1980s | 536.89 tonnes | 134.1 tonnes | 1,207 tonnes | 8 |
| 1990s | 1,673 tonnes | 137 tonnes | 4,433 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,153 tonnes | 5,775 tonnes | 19,030 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,207 tonnes | 11,011 tonnes | 23,205 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,678 tonnes | 16,835 tonnes | 23,023 tonnes | 4 |
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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 fertilizer consumption in Uganda?
- Fertilizer consumption in Uganda was 23,023 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer consumption recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 23,205 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 134.1 tonnes in 1988.
- How does Uganda rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Uganda ranks 125th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fertilizer consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural use from all fertilizer products (including nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers).