Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Uganda
Uganda: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 2.30 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Uganda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — area harvested in Uganda is 2.30 million ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 108.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Uganda peaked at 2.48 million ha in 2018 and was at its lowest, 159,606 ha, in 1963.
That places Uganda 24th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Uganda, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 178,464 ha | — |
| 1962 | 170,896 ha | -4.2% |
| 1963 | 159,606 ha | -6.6% |
| 1964 | 193,000 ha | +20.9% |
| 1965 | 284,000 ha | +47.2% |
| 1966 | 306,000 ha | +7.7% |
| 1967 | 275,000 ha | -10.1% |
| 1968 | 275,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 350,000 ha | +27.3% |
| 1970 | 300,000 ha | -14.3% |
| 1971 | 280,000 ha | -6.7% |
| 1972 | 415,000 ha | +48.2% |
| 1973 | 314,000 ha | -24.3% |
| 1974 | 388,000 ha | +23.6% |
| 1975 | 475,400 ha | +22.5% |
| 1976 | 526,470 ha | +10.7% |
| 1977 | 429,298 ha | -18.5% |
| 1978 | 450,000 ha | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 272,000 ha | -39.6% |
| 1980 | 258,000 ha | -5.1% |
| 1981 | 260,000 ha | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 285,000 ha | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 295,000 ha | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 347,000 ha | +17.6% |
| 1985 | 288,614 ha | -16.8% |
| 1986 | 321,953 ha | +11.6% |
| 1987 | 307,000 ha | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 345,000 ha | +12.4% |
| 1989 | 430,064 ha | +24.7% |
| 1990 | 401,000 ha | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 420,000 ha | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 438,000 ha | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 503,000 ha | +14.8% |
| 1994 | 563,000 ha | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 571,000 ha | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 584,000 ha | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 598,000 ha | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 616,000 ha | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 608,000 ha | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 629,000 ha | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 652,000 ha | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 676,000 ha | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 710,000 ha | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 750,000 ha | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 780,000 ha | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 819,000 ha | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 844,000 ha | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 1.05 million ha | +24.6% |
| 2009 | 942,000 ha | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 1.03 million ha | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 1.06 million ha | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 1.09 million ha | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 1.10 million ha | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.10 million ha | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 1.13 million ha | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 1.16 million ha | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 1.55 million ha | +33.7% |
| 2018 | 2.48 million ha | +60.5% |
| 2019 | 1.89 million ha | -23.9% |
| 2020 | 2.04 million ha | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 1.59 million ha | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 2.15 million ha | +35.4% |
| 2023 | 2.27 million ha | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 2.30 million ha | +1.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 2.30 million ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 15.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 2.30 million ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 8.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 243,552 ha | 159,606 ha | 350,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 385,017 ha | 272,000 ha | 526,470 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 313,763 ha | 258,000 ha | 430,064 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 530,200 ha | 401,000 ha | 616,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 785,400 ha | 629,000 ha | 1.05 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.36 million ha | 1.03 million ha | 2.48 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.07 million ha | 1.59 million ha | 2.30 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More agriculture & rural data for Uganda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1771 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2805 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Uganda?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Uganda was 2.30 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.48 million ha in 2018.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 159,606 ha in 1963.
- How does Uganda rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Uganda ranks 24th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.5%. 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, published as part of Maize (corn) — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.