Soybean production in Uganda

Uganda: Soybean production was 155,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
155,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 20.1%
World rank
35th
of 115 countries
All-time high
194,000 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
400 tonnes
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Soybean 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, soybean production in Uganda stood at 155,000 tonnes.

The figure is down 20.1% on the previous year and up 455.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, soybean production in Uganda peaked at 194,000 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 400 tonnes, in 1963.

That places Uganda 35th out of 115 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2,156 tonnes 400 tonnes 7,000 tonnes 9
1970s 5,200 tonnes 3,000 tonnes 8,000 tonnes 10
1980s 8,432 tonnes 3,000 tonnes 15,788 tonnes 10
1990s 73,994 tonnes 36,944 tonnes 101,000 tonnes 10
2000s 134,100 tonnes 22,000 tonnes 187,000 tonnes 10
2010s 44,982 tonnes 23,000 tonnes 127,000 tonnes 10
2020s 159,400 tonnes 138,000 tonnes 194,000 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 32 North Korea 180,000 tonnes compare
  2. 32 Turkey 180,000 tonnes compare
  3. 34 Zambia 169,700 tonnes compare
  4. 36 South Korea 154,954 tonnes compare
  5. 37 Slovakia 152,740 tonnes compare
  6. 38 Myanmar 140,000 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 116 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is soybean production in Uganda?
Soybean production in Uganda was 155,000 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 soybean production recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 194,000 tonnes in 2023.
What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 400 tonnes in 1963.
How does Uganda rank for soybean production?
Uganda ranks 35th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
Is soybean production rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 455.0%. 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 Soybean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Soybean 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
116 places, 5,570 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Soybean production is measured in tonnes.