Vegetables Primary — Area harvested in Uganda
Uganda: Vegetables Primary — Area harvested was 244,443 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Vegetables Primary — Area harvested in Uganda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 244,443 ha for vegetables primary — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vegetables primary — area harvested in Uganda peaked at 248,601 ha in 2015 and was at its lowest, 33,540 ha, in 1961.
That places Uganda 41st out of 251 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.
Vegetables Primary — Area harvested in Uganda, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33,540 ha | — |
| 1962 | 33,590 ha | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 34,730 ha | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 35,160 ha | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 36,900 ha | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 37,430 ha | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 38,365 ha | +2.5% |
| 1968 | 38,400 ha | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 39,340 ha | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 40,775 ha | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 42,220 ha | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 42,860 ha | +1.5% |
| 1973 | 44,890 ha | +4.7% |
| 1974 | 44,430 ha | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 47,060 ha | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 47,190 ha | +0.3% |
| 1977 | 50,600 ha | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 50,000 ha | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 51,500 ha | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 51,000 ha | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 52,350 ha | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 55,100 ha | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 57,200 ha | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 59,300 ha | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 62,298 ha | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 63,898 ha | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 66,500 ha | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 67,600 ha | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 66,700 ha | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 72,676 ha | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 67,900 ha | -6.6% |
| 1992 | 68,800 ha | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 73,048 ha | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 75,243 ha | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 77,671 ha | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 78,640 ha | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 81,472 ha | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 82,900 ha | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 87,421 ha | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 90,440 ha | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 96,900 ha | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 100,845 ha | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 117,095 ha | +16.1% |
| 2004 | 128,448 ha | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 140,705 ha | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 153,240 ha | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 172,495 ha | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 183,012 ha | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 197,542 ha | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 215,433 ha | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 209,729 ha | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 213,937 ha | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 223,198 ha | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 232,297 ha | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 248,601 ha | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 234,699 ha | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 239,533 ha | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 240,297 ha | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 241,741 ha | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 246,169 ha | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 245,661 ha | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 243,754 ha | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 244,462 ha | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 244,443 ha | -0.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 244,443 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 114,314 ha, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 244,443 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 61,543 ha, 4.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36,384 ha | 33,540 ha | 39,340 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 46,152 ha | 40,775 ha | 51,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 60,195 ha | 51,000 ha | 67,600 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 76,577 ha | 67,900 ha | 87,421 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 138,072 ha | 90,440 ha | 197,542 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 229,946 ha | 209,729 ha | 248,601 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 244,898 ha | 243,754 ha | 246,169 ha | 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 vegetables primary — area harvested in Uganda?
- Vegetables primary — area harvested in Uganda was 244,443 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest vegetables primary — area harvested recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 248,601 ha in 2015.
- What is the lowest vegetables primary — area harvested recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 33,540 ha in 1961.
- How does Uganda rank for vegetables primary — area harvested?
- Uganda ranks 41st out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is vegetables primary — area harvested rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. 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 Vegetables Primary — 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.