Rice — Production in Uganda
Uganda: Rice — Production was 300,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Production in Uganda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 300,000 t for rice — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.8% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — production in Uganda peaked at 365,000 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,650 t, in 1963.
That places Uganda 73rd out of 177 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.
Rice — Production in Uganda, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,200 t | — |
| 1962 | 4,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1963 | 1,650 t | -58.8% |
| 1964 | 2,300 t | +39.4% |
| 1965 | 4,750 t | +106.5% |
| 1966 | 6,198 t | +30.5% |
| 1967 | 7,824 t | +26.2% |
| 1968 | 2,868 t | -63.3% |
| 1969 | 4,767 t | +66.2% |
| 1970 | 11,440 t | +140.0% |
| 1971 | 22,000 t | +92.3% |
| 1972 | 15,700 t | -28.6% |
| 1973 | 8,700 t | -44.6% |
| 1974 | 15,000 t | +72.4% |
| 1975 | 16,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 29,000 t | +81.2% |
| 1977 | 21,000 t | -27.6% |
| 1978 | 25,700 t | +22.4% |
| 1979 | 15,000 t | -41.6% |
| 1980 | 17,000 t | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 15,000 t | -11.8% |
| 1982 | 19,000 t | +26.7% |
| 1983 | 22,000 t | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 20,000 t | -9.1% |
| 1985 | 19,000 t | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 21,000 t | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 20,000 t | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 23,000 t | +15.0% |
| 1989 | 45,000 t | +95.7% |
| 1990 | 54,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 61,000 t | +13.0% |
| 1992 | 68,000 t | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 74,000 t | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 77,000 t | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 77,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 82,000 t | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 80,000 t | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 90,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 95,000 t | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 109,000 t | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 114,000 t | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 120,000 t | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 132,000 t | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 121,000 t | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 153,000 t | +26.4% |
| 2006 | 154,000 t | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 162,000 t | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 177,857 t | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 205,765 t | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 218,111 t | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 233,000 t | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 212,000 t | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 214,000 t | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 237,008 t | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 238,193 t | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 214,910 t | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 188,674 t | -12.2% |
| 2018 | 199,266 t | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 167,000 t | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 275,000 t | +64.7% |
| 2021 | 327,900 t | +19.2% |
| 2022 | 347,000 t | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 365,000 t | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 300,000 t | -17.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 300,000 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 169,311 t, 1.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 300,000 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 174,756 t, 1.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Production 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +140.0% | 4,767 t | 11,440 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,173 t | 1,650 t | 7,824 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 17,954 t | 8,700 t | 29,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,100 t | 15,000 t | 45,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,800 t | 54,000 t | 95,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 144,862 t | 109,000 t | 205,765 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 212,216 t | 167,000 t | 238,193 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 322,980 t | 275,000 t | 365,000 t | 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 rice — production in Uganda?
- Rice — production in Uganda was 300,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — production recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 365,000 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest rice — production recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,650 t in 1963.
- How does Uganda rank for rice — production?
- Uganda ranks 73rd out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — production rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. 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 Rice — Production. 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.