Maize production in Uganda
Uganda: Maize production was 2.55 million metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
2.55 million metric tons
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
8th
of 49 countries
All-time high
2.55 million metric tons
in 2011
All-time low
190,000 metric tons
in 1962
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Maize production in Uganda, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Uganda stood at 2.55 million metric tons. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 117.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Uganda peaked at 2.55 million metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 190,000 metric tons, in 1962.
That places Uganda 8th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Uganda, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 196,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 190,000 metric tons | -3.1% |
| 1963 | 200,000 metric tons | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 220,000 metric tons | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 270,000 metric tons | +22.7% |
| 1966 | 273,000 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 230,000 metric tons | -15.8% |
| 1968 | 341,884 metric tons | +48.6% |
| 1969 | 446,011 metric tons | +30.5% |
| 1970 | 388,000 metric tons | -13.0% |
| 1971 | 421,000 metric tons | +8.5% |
| 1972 | 500,000 metric tons | +18.8% |
| 1973 | 419,000 metric tons | -16.2% |
| 1974 | 430,000 metric tons | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 570,000 metric tons | +32.6% |
| 1976 | 674,000 metric tons | +18.2% |
| 1977 | 566,000 metric tons | -16.0% |
| 1978 | 594,000 metric tons | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 453,000 metric tons | -23.7% |
| 1980 | 286,000 metric tons | -36.9% |
| 1981 | 342,000 metric tons | +19.6% |
| 1982 | 393,000 metric tons | +14.9% |
| 1983 | 413,000 metric tons | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 338,000 metric tons | -18.2% |
| 1985 | 354,000 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 322,000 metric tons | -9.0% |
| 1987 | 357,000 metric tons | +10.9% |
| 1988 | 440,000 metric tons | +23.2% |
| 1989 | 623,585 metric tons | +41.7% |
| 1990 | 602,000 metric tons | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 567,000 metric tons | -5.8% |
| 1992 | 657,000 metric tons | +15.9% |
| 1993 | 804,000 metric tons | +22.4% |
| 1994 | 850,000 metric tons | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 913,000 metric tons | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 759,000 metric tons | -16.9% |
| 1997 | 740,000 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 924,000 metric tons | +24.9% |
| 1999 | 1.05 million metric tons | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 1.10 million metric tons | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 1.17 million metric tons | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 1.22 million metric tons | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 1.30 million metric tons | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 1.08 million metric tons | -16.9% |
| 2005 | 1.17 million metric tons | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 1.26 million metric tons | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 1.26 million metric tons | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 1.27 million metric tons | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 2.35 million metric tons | +86.0% |
| 2010 | 2.37 million metric tons | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 2.55 million metric tons | +7.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 2.55 million metric tons is above the median for low income countries, which is 195,000 metric tons, 13.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 2.55 million metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 7.8× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 262,988 metric tons | 190,000 metric tons | 446,011 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 501,500 metric tons | 388,000 metric tons | 674,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 386,858 metric tons | 286,000 metric tons | 623,585 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 786,900 metric tons | 567,000 metric tons | 1.05 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.32 million metric tons | 1.08 million metric tons | 2.35 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.46 million metric tons | 2.37 million metric tons | 2.55 million metric tons | 2 |
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 maize production in Uganda?
- Maize production in Uganda was 2.55 million metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.55 million metric tons in 2011.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 190,000 metric tons in 1962.
- How does Uganda rank for maize production?
- Uganda ranks 8th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.3%. 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 Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on maize 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.