Tomato production in Uganda
Uganda: Tomato production was 39,047 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
39,047 tonnes
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
106th
of 174 countries
All-time high
39,786 tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
3,500 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Tomato 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, tomato production in Uganda stood at 39,047 tonnes.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomato production in Uganda peaked at 39,786 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3,500 tonnes, in 1961.
Uganda ranks 106th of 174 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.
Tomato production in Uganda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,500 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 3,700 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1963 | 3,900 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1964 | 4,100 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 4,300 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 4,500 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 4,700 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1968 | 4,900 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 5,100 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 5,300 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 5,500 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 5,700 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 5,900 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 6,100 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 6,300 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 6,500 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 6,700 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 6,700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 6,700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 6,700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 6,800 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 7,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 7,500 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 7,700 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 7,700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 8,000 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 9,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 9,500 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 10,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 10,500 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 11,000 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 10,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 10,500 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 10,700 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 11,000 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 10,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 11,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 12,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 13,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 14,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 15,834 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 17,182 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 18,876 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 20,364 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 22,770 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 23,487 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 25,606 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 24,500 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 28,005 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 31,000 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2011 | 30,000 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 35,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 34,953 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 36,393 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 38,387 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 36,578 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 38,152 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 37,706 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 38,836 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 39,786 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 38,776 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 39,133 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 39,232 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 39,047 tonnes | -0.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 39,047 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 103,550 tonnes, 38% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 39,047 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80,526 tonnes, 48% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,300 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 5,100 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,140 tonnes | 5,300 tonnes | 6,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,990 tonnes | 6,700 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,970 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 13,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,062 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 28,005 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 35,701 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 38,836 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,195 tonnes | 38,776 tonnes | 39,786 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More reference data data for Uganda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4214 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.29 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tomato production in Uganda?
- Tomato production in Uganda was 39,047 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 tomato production recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 39,786 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest tomato production recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,500 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Uganda rank for tomato production?
- Uganda ranks 106th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomato production rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. 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 Tomato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tomato production is measured in tonnes.