Land under millet production in Uganda

Uganda: Land under millet production was 483,917 hectares in 2011. ▼ Falling

Latest (2011)
483,917 hectares
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
8th
of 37 countries
All-time high
730,000 hectares
in 1969
All-time low
279,000 hectares
in 1980
Years of data
51
1961–2011

Land under millet production in Uganda, 1961–2011

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for land under millet production in Uganda is 483,917 hectares, measured in 2011.

The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 24.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land under millet production in Uganda peaked at 730,000 hectares in 1969 and was at its lowest, 279,000 hectares, in 1980.

That places Uganda 8th out of 37 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 586,711 hectares 519,000 hectares 730,000 hectares 9
1970s 527,393 hectares 313,000 hectares 716,000 hectares 10
1980s 329,977 hectares 279,000 hectares 381,240 hectares 10
1990s 393,600 hectares 373,000 hectares 412,000 hectares 10
2000s 417,500 hectares 384,000 hectares 460,000 hectares 10
2010s 476,958 hectares 470,000 hectares 483,917 hectares 2

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 5 Burkina Faso 1.14 million hectares compare
  2. 6 Chad 1.00 million hectares compare
  3. 7 Senegal 779,803 hectares compare
  4. 9 Ethiopia 410,000 hectares compare
  5. 10 United Republic of Tanzania 350,000 hectares compare
  6. 11 Guinea 320,000 hectares compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is land under millet production in Uganda?
Land under millet production in Uganda was 483,917 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
What is the highest land under millet production recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 730,000 hectares in 1969.
What is the lowest land under millet production recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 279,000 hectares in 1980.
How does Uganda rank for land under millet production?
Uganda ranks 8th out of 37 countries with data for 2011.
Is land under millet production rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Uganda data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under millet production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Land under millet production (hectares)
Unit
hectares
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
43 places, 2,103 data points, 1961–2011
Last refreshed

Land under millet production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.