Rice production by region in Uganda
Uganda: Rice production by region was 300,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production by region 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
Uganda recorded 300,000 tonnes for rice production by region in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.8% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production by region in Uganda peaked at 365,000 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,650 tonnes, in 1963.
That places Uganda 59th out of 142 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 4,173 tonnes | 1,650 tonnes | 7,824 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 17,954 tonnes | 8,700 tonnes | 29,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,100 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 45,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,800 tonnes | 54,000 tonnes | 95,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 144,862 tonnes | 109,000 tonnes | 205,765 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 212,216 tonnes | 167,000 tonnes | 238,193 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 322,980 tonnes | 275,000 tonnes | 365,000 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production by region in Uganda?
- Rice production by region in Uganda was 300,000 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 rice production by region recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 365,000 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest rice production by region recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,650 tonnes in 1963.
- How does Uganda rank for rice production by region?
- Uganda ranks 59th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production by region rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Rice production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Rice production is measured in tonnes per year.