Sheep — Stocks in Uganda
Uganda: Sheep — Stocks was 4.37 million An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sheep — Stocks in Uganda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sheep — stocks in Uganda is 4.37 million An, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — stocks in Uganda peaked at 4.72 million An in 2020 and was at its lowest, 650,000 An, in 1987.
Uganda ranks 71st of 234 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sheep — Stocks in Uganda, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 865,000 An | — |
| 1962 | 832,219 An | -3.8% |
| 1963 | 760,016 An | -8.7% |
| 1964 | 861,362 An | +13.3% |
| 1965 | 754,833 An | -12.4% |
| 1966 | 755,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 790,933 An | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 783,750 An | -0.9% |
| 1969 | 775,000 An | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 827,500 An | +6.8% |
| 1971 | 915,000 An | +10.6% |
| 1972 | 887,900 An | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 921,300 An | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 996,500 An | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 1.05 million An | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 1.10 million An | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 1.14 million An | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 1.20 million An | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 1.26 million An | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 1.32 million An | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 1.38 million An | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 1.45 million An | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 1.53 million An | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 1.60 million An | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 1.67 million An | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 1.68 million An | +0.4% |
| 1987 | 650,000 An | -61.3% |
| 1988 | 700,000 An | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 750,000 An | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 780,000 An | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 820,000 An | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 845,000 An | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 871,000 An | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 897,000 An | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 924,000 An | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 951,000 An | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 980,000 An | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 1.01 million An | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 1.04 million An | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 1.08 million An | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 1.18 million An | +9.2% |
| 2002 | 1.14 million An | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 1.18 million An | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 1.55 million An | +32.1% |
| 2005 | 1.60 million An | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 1.65 million An | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 1.70 million An | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 1.75 million An | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 1.81 million An | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 1.89 million An | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 1.97 million An | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 2.04 million An | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 2.12 million An | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 3.31 million An | +56.4% |
| 2015 | 3.84 million An | +16.1% |
| 2016 | 4.20 million An | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 4.45 million An | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 4.58 million An | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 4.67 million An | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 4.72 million An | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 4.36 million An | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 4.37 million An | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 4.37 million An | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 4.37 million An | -0.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 4.37 million An is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.37 million An, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 4.37 million An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.91 million An, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sheep — Stocks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | -61.3% | 1.68 million An | 650,000 An |
| 2014 | +56.4% | 2.12 million An | 3.31 million An |
| 2004 | +32.1% | 1.18 million An | 1.55 million An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 797,568 An | 754,833 An | 865,000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.03 million An | 827,500 An | 1.26 million An | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.27 million An | 650,000 An | 1.68 million An | 10 |
| 1990s | 912,600 An | 780,000 An | 1.04 million An | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.46 million An | 1.08 million An | 1.81 million An | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.31 million An | 1.89 million An | 4.67 million An | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.44 million An | 4.36 million An | 4.72 million An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 68 Kyrgyzstan 5.62 million An compare
- 68 Kyrgyzstan 5.62 million An compare
- 70 Italy 5.39 million An compare
- 72 Tajikistan 4.28 million An compare
- 72 Tajikistan 4.28 million An compare
- 74 Guinea 4.00 million An compare
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 sheep — stocks in Uganda?
- Sheep — stocks in Uganda was 4.37 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep — stocks recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 4.72 million An in 2020.
- What is the lowest sheep — stocks recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 650,000 An in 1987.
- How does Uganda rank for sheep — stocks?
- Uganda ranks 71st out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep — stocks rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. 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 Sheep — Stocks. 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.