Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Uganda
Uganda: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 23,274 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Uganda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Uganda is 23,274 ha, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Uganda peaked at 23,274 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 600 ha, in 1981.
That places Uganda 21st out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Uganda, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 8,000 ha | -33.3% |
| 1963 | 5,000 ha | -37.5% |
| 1964 | 6,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 6,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 4,856 ha | -19.1% |
| 1967 | 6,475 ha | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 7,284 ha | +12.5% |
| 1969 | 7,284 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 6,880 ha | -5.5% |
| 1971 | 6,070 ha | -11.8% |
| 1972 | 6,900 ha | +13.7% |
| 1973 | 6,500 ha | -5.8% |
| 1974 | 6,900 ha | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 7,200 ha | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 4,670 ha | -35.1% |
| 1977 | 5,557 ha | +19.0% |
| 1978 | 4,100 ha | -26.2% |
| 1979 | 3,700 ha | -9.8% |
| 1980 | 3,300 ha | -10.8% |
| 1981 | 600 ha | -81.8% |
| 1982 | 1,100 ha | +83.3% |
| 1983 | 3,800 ha | +245.5% |
| 1984 | 3,200 ha | -15.8% |
| 1985 | 2,900 ha | -9.4% |
| 1986 | 1,400 ha | -51.7% |
| 1987 | 2,100 ha | +50.0% |
| 1988 | 2,700 ha | +28.6% |
| 1989 | 3,690 ha | +36.7% |
| 1990 | 4,280 ha | +16.0% |
| 1991 | 7,000 ha | +63.6% |
| 1992 | 8,500 ha | +21.4% |
| 1993 | 7,000 ha | -17.6% |
| 1994 | 7,500 ha | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 7,525 ha | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 7,525 ha | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 7,525 ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 7,525 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 13,500 ha | +79.4% |
| 2000 | 14,092 ha | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 12,804 ha | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 18,000 ha | +40.6% |
| 2003 | 17,257 ha | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 17,856 ha | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 18,048 ha | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 9,552 ha | -47.1% |
| 2007 | 16,864 ha | +76.5% |
| 2008 | 20,000 ha | +18.6% |
| 2009 | 14,000 ha | -30.0% |
| 2010 | 20,359 ha | +45.4% |
| 2011 | 19,289 ha | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 21,383 ha | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 21,703 ha | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 21,634 ha | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 23,137 ha | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 22,158 ha | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 22,310 ha | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 22,393 ha | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 22,456 ha | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 22,620 ha | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 22,951 ha | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 23,068 ha | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 23,051 ha | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 23,274 ha | +1.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 23,274 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,460 ha, 15.9× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 23,274 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,264 ha, 10.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +245.5% | 1,100 ha | 3,800 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,989 ha | 4,856 ha | 12,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,848 ha | 3,700 ha | 7,200 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,479 ha | 600 ha | 3,800 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,788 ha | 4,280 ha | 13,500 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,847 ha | 9,552 ha | 20,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,682 ha | 19,289 ha | 23,137 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,993 ha | 22,620 ha | 23,274 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 18 Yugoslav SFR 45,102 ha compare
- 19 Bangladesh 40,915 ha compare
- 20 Philippines 31,325 ha compare
- 22 Caribbean 21,901 ha compare
- 23 Kenya 21,399 ha compare
- 24 Thailand 19,859 ha 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 unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Uganda?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Uganda was 23,274 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 23,274 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 600 ha in 1981.
- How does Uganda rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Uganda ranks 21st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. 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 Unmanufactured tobacco — 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.