Potato production in Uganda
Uganda: Potato production was 461,361 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potato production in Uganda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, potato production in Uganda stood at 461,361 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 155.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Uganda peaked at 650,000 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 98,000 tonnes, in 1986.
Uganda ranks 69th of 159 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 122,222 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 140,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 207,290 tonnes | 128,000 tonnes | 345,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 176,700 tonnes | 98,000 tonnes | 248,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 334,700 tonnes | 224,000 tonnes | 449,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 483,400 tonnes | 147,000 tonnes | 650,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 211,908 tonnes | 167,000 tonnes | 327,332 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 402,552 tonnes | 250,000 tonnes | 473,000 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Uganda?
- Potato production in Uganda was 461,361 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest potato production recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 650,000 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 98,000 tonnes in 1986.
- How does Uganda rank for potato production?
- Uganda ranks 69th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.0%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Potato production is measured in tonnes.