Tobacco production in Uganda
Uganda: Tobacco production was 32,092 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco 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
The most recent figure for tobacco production in Uganda is 32,092 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Uganda peaked at 36,310 tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 100 tonnes, in 1981.
That places Uganda 19th out of 145 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 4,128 tonnes | 2,540 tonnes | 7,217 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,230 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,464 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 3,456 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,047 tonnes | 3,322 tonnes | 20,864 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,996 tonnes | 15,793 tonnes | 36,310 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,812 tonnes | 27,138 tonnes | 32,619 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,765 tonnes | 31,037 tonnes | 32,092 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Uganda?
- Tobacco production in Uganda was 32,092 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 tobacco production recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 36,310 tonnes in 2002.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 tonnes in 1981.
- How does Uganda rank for tobacco production?
- Uganda ranks 19th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. 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 Tobacco production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tobacco production is measured in tonnes.