Land under rice production in Uganda
Uganda: Land under rice production was 90,000 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Uganda, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under rice production in Uganda stood at 90,000 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Uganda peaked at 128,000 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,376 hectares, in 1963.
That places Uganda 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,798 hectares | 1,376 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 18,293 hectares | 9,800 hectares | 24,409 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,000 hectares | 11,000 hectares | 32,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 54,700 hectares | 39,000 hectares | 68,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 95,500 hectares | 72,000 hectares | 128,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 88,500 hectares | 87,000 hectares | 90,000 hectares | 2 |
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- 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)
- Agriculture share gdp 26.13 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 26.13 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Uganda?
- Land under rice production in Uganda was 90,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 128,000 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,376 hectares in 1963.
- How does Uganda rank for land under rice production?
- Uganda ranks 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under rice production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under rice 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.