Poultry livestock count in Uganda
Uganda: Poultry livestock count was 69.54 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
69.54 million
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
55th
of 199 countries
All-time high
71.00 million
in 2023
All-time low
6.50 million
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry livestock count in Uganda, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for poultry livestock count in Uganda is 69.54 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 114.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry livestock count in Uganda peaked at 71.00 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.50 million, in 1961.
That places Uganda 55th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry livestock count in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.50 million | — |
| 1962 | 6.70 million | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 6.90 million | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 7.10 million | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 7.30 million | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 7.50 million | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 7.70 million | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 7.90 million | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 8.10 million | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 8.30 million | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 8.50 million | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 8.70 million | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 9.00 million | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 9.50 million | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 10.00 million | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 12.00 million | +20.0% |
| 1977 | 15.00 million | +25.0% |
| 1978 | 13.00 million | -13.3% |
| 1979 | 13.10 million | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 13.20 million | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 13.40 million | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 14.50 million | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 15.50 million | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 15.50 million | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 16.50 million | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 18.00 million | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 16.12 million | -10.4% |
| 1988 | 17.02 million | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 17.96 million | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 18.96 million | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 20.02 million | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 20.58 million | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 21.21 million | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 21.40 million | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 21.83 million | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 22.05 million | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 22.27 million | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 22.29 million | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 22.62 million | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 26.97 million | +19.2% |
| 2001 | 29.67 million | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 32.64 million | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 35.90 million | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 31.62 million | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 32.60 million | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 22.85 million | -29.9% |
| 2007 | 26.95 million | +17.9% |
| 2008 | 27.51 million | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 31.50 million | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 34.68 million | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 34.66 million | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 37.57 million | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 31.68 million | -15.7% |
| 2014 | 32.48 million | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 46.04 million | +41.7% |
| 2016 | 46.29 million | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 47.58 million | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 48.90 million | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 43.12 million | -11.8% |
| 2020 | 44.20 million | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 70.84 million | +60.3% |
| 2022 | 70.91 million | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 71.00 million | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 69.54 million | -2.1% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 69.54 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 20.04 million, 3.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 69.54 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 19.07 million, 3.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Poultry livestock count in Uganda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +60.3% | 44.20 million | 70.84 million |
| 2015 | +41.7% | 32.48 million | 46.04 million |
| 2006 | -29.9% | 32.60 million | 22.85 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.30 million | 6.50 million | 8.10 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.71 million | 8.30 million | 15.00 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.77 million | 13.20 million | 18.00 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.32 million | 18.96 million | 22.62 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.82 million | 22.85 million | 35.90 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.30 million | 31.68 million | 48.90 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.30 million | 44.20 million | 71.00 million | 5 |
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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 poultry livestock count in Uganda?
- Poultry livestock count in Uganda was 69.54 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry livestock count recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 71.00 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest poultry livestock count recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.50 million in 1961.
- How does Uganda rank for poultry livestock count?
- Uganda ranks 55th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry livestock count rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry livestock count. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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