Per capita sources of protein in Uganda
Uganda: Per capita sources of protein was 41.67 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
41.67 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
126th
of 192 countries
All-time high
47.61 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1972
All-time low
30.58 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2019
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Per capita sources of protein in Uganda, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of protein per day per capita.
Analysis
In 2023, per capita sources of protein in Uganda stood at 41.67 grams of protein per day per capita.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita sources of protein in Uganda peaked at 47.61 grams of protein per day per capita in 1972 and was at its lowest, 30.58 grams of protein per day per capita, in 2019.
That places Uganda 126th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Per capita sources of protein in Uganda, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38.55 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 38.52 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 38.42 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 39.33 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 39.24 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 1966 | 36.61 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.7% |
| 1967 | 41.47 grams of protein per day per capita | +13.3% |
| 1968 | 42.87 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 41.64 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 43.39 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 45.9 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 47.61 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 41.53 grams of protein per day per capita | -12.8% |
| 1974 | 43.93 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.8% |
| 1975 | 42.55 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 45.86 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 44.09 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 44.28 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 38.11 grams of protein per day per capita | -13.9% |
| 1980 | 34.91 grams of protein per day per capita | -8.4% |
| 1981 | 35.05 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 36.76 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 41.14 grams of protein per day per capita | +11.9% |
| 1984 | 39.39 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 36.13 grams of protein per day per capita | -8.3% |
| 1986 | 36.58 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 37.09 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 40.16 grams of protein per day per capita | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 43.47 grams of protein per day per capita | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 42.63 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 40.55 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 39.23 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 39.12 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 39.19 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 38.65 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 35.3 grams of protein per day per capita | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 35.34 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 40.17 grams of protein per day per capita | +13.7% |
| 1999 | 40.37 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 40.44 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 42.44 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 43.12 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 44.63 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 41.97 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 42.77 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 40.02 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 38.85 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 43.13 grams of protein per day per capita | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 43.73 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 47.03 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 47.34 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 44.74 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 44 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 45.66 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 42.34 grams of protein per day per capita | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 34.72 grams of protein per day per capita | -18.0% |
| 2017 | 37.54 grams of protein per day per capita | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 38.94 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 30.58 grams of protein per day per capita | -21.5% |
| 2020 | 38.72 grams of protein per day per capita | +26.6% |
| 2021 | 36.44 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 42 grams of protein per day per capita | +15.3% |
| 2023 | 41.67 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 41.67 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for low income countries, which is 45.17 grams of protein per day per capita, 92% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 41.67 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 45.39 grams of protein per day per capita, 92% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39.63 grams of protein per day per capita | 36.61 grams of protein per day per capita | 42.87 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 43.73 grams of protein per day per capita | 38.11 grams of protein per day per capita | 47.61 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.07 grams of protein per day per capita | 34.91 grams of protein per day per capita | 43.47 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.05 grams of protein per day per capita | 35.3 grams of protein per day per capita | 42.63 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.11 grams of protein per day per capita | 38.85 grams of protein per day per capita | 44.63 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.29 grams of protein per day per capita | 30.58 grams of protein per day per capita | 47.34 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.71 grams of protein per day per capita | 36.44 grams of protein per day per capita | 42 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 123 Greece 41.79 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 124 Dominican Republic 41.71 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 125 East Timor 41.68 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 127 Uruguay 41.55 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 128 Cyprus 41.47 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 129 Thailand 41.45 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More reference data data for Uganda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4214 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.29 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita sources of protein in Uganda?
- Per capita sources of protein in Uganda was 41.67 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita sources of protein recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 47.61 grams of protein per day per capita in 1972.
- What is the lowest per capita sources of protein recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.58 grams of protein per day per capita in 2019.
- How does Uganda rank for per capita sources of protein?
- Uganda ranks 126th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita sources of protein rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita sources of protein. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Quantity that is available for consumption at the end of the supply chain. It does not account for consumer waste, so the quantity that is actually consumed may be lower.