Introduction
Agriculture
Climate
Health
Poverty
Crops by Harvested Area
In 2005, the most common crop in Uganda by harvested area was Plantain with 1.67M ha.
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About
Uganda is a country located in Africa south of the Sahara. As of 2013 Uganda had a total population of approximately 34.06M people. This represents a 35% increase from 2002 when the population of Uganda was approximately 25.27M.
The most widely harvested crop in Uganda by area was Plantain with 1.67M ha harvested with a total production value of Intl $1.91B.
Among children in Uganda in 2011, 14% were severely stunted, 3% were severely underweight, and 2% were severely wasted.
As of 2013, there were 12.82M people living below $1.90/day (2011 PPP) and 22.86M people living below $3.10/day (2011 PPP) in Uganda.
Uganda includes the areas of:Adjumani, Amolatar, Amuria, Apac, Arua, Bugiri, Bukwa, Bundibugyo, Bushenyi, Busia, Butaleja, Gulu, Hoima, Ibanda, Iganga, Isingiro, Jinja, Kaabong, Kabale, Kabarole, Kaberamaido, Kalangala, Kaliro, Kampala, Kamuli, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kapchorwa, Kasese, Katakwi, Kayunga, Kibaale, Kiboga, Kiruhura, Kisoro, Kitgum, Koboko, Kotido, Kumi, Kyenjojo, Lira, Luweero, Manafwa, Masaka, Masindi, Mayuge, Mbale, Mbarara, Mityana, Moroto, Moyo, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakapiripirit, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Nebbi, Ntungamo, Pader, Pallisa, Rakai, Rukungiri, Sembabule, Sironko, Soroti, Tororo, Wakiso, and Yumbe.
Agriculture
Save ImageDownload DataCrops by Production Value
In 2005, the crop with the highest production value in Uganda was Plantain, with a value of Intl $1.91B.
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Tropical Fruits are the crop with the highest production value per area in Uganda, with Intl $2.55k per ha.
Other Pulses are the crop with the lowest production value per area in Uganda, with Intl $115.520603 per ha.
This means that growers of Tropical Fruits will earn approximately 22 times more per hectare than if they grow Other Pulses.
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Water Supply for Crops
99%
Rainfed
1%
Irrigated
In 2005, 99% of the crops produced in Uganda by harvested area were rainfed, compared to 1% irrigated.
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Climate
Rainfall by Location
From 1990 to 2015, Uganda had average annual rainfall of 1,295mm across a total cropland area of 4.35M ha.
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Health
Health Conditions Among Children
Among children in Uganda in 2011, 14% were severely stunted, 3% were severely underweight, and 2% were severely wasted.
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37%
Male Stunting
30%
Female Stunting
The health condition most afflicting male and female children in 2011 in Uganda is stunting with 37% of male children affected and 30% of female children affected.
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Health Conditions Among Children by Residence
19%
Urban Stunting
36%
Rural Stunting
The health condition most afflicting urban and rural children in 2011 in Uganda is stunting with 19% of urban children affected and 36% of rural children affected.
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Poverty
Poverty Levels
As of 2013, there were 12.82M people living below $1.90/day (2011 PPP) and 22.86M people living below $3.10/day (2011 PPP) in Uganda.
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Disposable Income67%
Male
68%
Female
As of 2013, 67% of male headed households and 68% of female headed households in Uganda live below $3.10/day (2011 PPP).
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Poverty Measures by Residence
Disposable Income39%
Urban
75%
Rural
As of 2013, 39% of people living in urban areas and 75% of people living in rural areas in Uganda live below $3.10/day (2011 PPP).
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