Poultry production in Uganda

Uganda: Poultry production was 132,768 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
132,768 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
82nd
of 198 countries
All-time high
134,586 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
10,621 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Poultry production in Uganda, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, poultry production in Uganda stood at 132,768 tonnes.

That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 120.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, poultry production in Uganda peaked at 134,586 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,621 tonnes, in 1961.

Uganda ranks 82nd of 198 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 12,034 tonnes 10,621 tonnes 13,728 tonnes 9
1970s 17,256 tonnes 14,352 tonnes 22,000 tonnes 10
1980s 24,709 tonnes 20,267 tonnes 28,600 tonnes 10
1990s 34,688 tonnes 29,640 tonnes 37,180 tonnes 10
2000s 48,624 tonnes 37,050 tonnes 58,500 tonnes 10
2010s 74,180 tonnes 60,253 tonnes 91,789 tonnes 10
2020s 123,015 tonnes 81,936 tonnes 134,586 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Uganda

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  2. 80 Mozambique 139,017 tonnes compare
  3. 81 Lebanon 137,662 tonnes compare
  4. 83 Libya 131,499 tonnes compare
  5. 84 Norway 120,069 tonnes compare
  6. 85 Bulgaria 118,956 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is poultry production in Uganda?
Poultry production in Uganda was 132,768 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 poultry production recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 134,586 tonnes in 2023.
What is the lowest poultry production recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 10,621 tonnes in 1961.
How does Uganda rank for poultry production?
Uganda ranks 82nd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
Is poultry production rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 120.3%. 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 Poultry production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Poultry production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 11,571 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Expressed in tonnes.