Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Uganda
Uganda: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 82,799 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Uganda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Uganda stood at 82,799 ha.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Uganda peaked at 83,992 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2,700 ha, in 1964.
That places Uganda 14th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Uganda, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,900 ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,000 ha | -23.1% |
| 1963 | 3,200 ha | +6.7% |
| 1964 | 2,700 ha | -15.6% |
| 1965 | 3,500 ha | +29.6% |
| 1966 | 4,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1967 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 4,500 ha | +12.5% |
| 1971 | 5,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 5,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 6,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1974 | 4,500 ha | -25.0% |
| 1975 | 6,100 ha | +35.6% |
| 1976 | 5,200 ha | -14.8% |
| 1977 | 6,600 ha | +26.9% |
| 1978 | 5,000 ha | -24.2% |
| 1979 | 4,000 ha | -20.0% |
| 1980 | 3,000 ha | -25.0% |
| 1981 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1983 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 5,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1985 | 5,998 ha | +20.0% |
| 1986 | 7,498 ha | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 10,000 ha | +33.4% |
| 1988 | 11,000 ha | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 11,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 9,672 ha | -12.1% |
| 1991 | 13,000 ha | +34.4% |
| 1992 | 15,000 ha | +15.4% |
| 1993 | 18,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1994 | 19,627 ha | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 21,591 ha | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 23,754 ha | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 26,134 ha | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 28,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 31,000 ha | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 34,340 ha | +10.8% |
| 2001 | 36,768 ha | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 37,000 ha | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 44,067 ha | +19.1% |
| 2004 | 48,027 ha | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 51,781 ha | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 55,869 ha | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 60,195 ha | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 65,000 ha | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 69,661 ha | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 74,933 ha | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 69,000 ha | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 71,937 ha | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 74,860 ha | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 78,357 ha | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 83,545 ha | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 78,921 ha | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 81,170 ha | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 83,087 ha | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 81,059 ha | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 83,992 ha | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 82,713 ha | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 82,588 ha | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 83,097 ha | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 82,799 ha | -0.4% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 82,799 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 15,764 ha, 5.3× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 82,799 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8,011 ha, 10.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,589 ha | 2,700 ha | 4,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,190 ha | 4,000 ha | 6,600 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,450 ha | 3,000 ha | 11,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,578 ha | 9,672 ha | 31,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 50,271 ha | 34,340 ha | 69,661 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 77,687 ha | 69,000 ha | 83,545 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 83,038 ha | 82,588 ha | 83,992 ha | 5 |
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Uganda?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Uganda was 82,799 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 83,992 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,700 ha in 1964.
- How does Uganda rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Uganda ranks 14th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.7%. 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 Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — 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.