Uganda Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Uganda's agriculture value added was 24.59% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uganda's agriculture value added stood at 24.59% in 2025, a decline of +0.03% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.59% by 2025. Uganda ranked 20th globally.
Uganda’s agriculture value added declined from 49.87 in 1960 to a historic low of 21.38 in 2008, before recovering to 24.59 in 2025, placing the country twentieth globally. The sector’s all‑time peak of 73.66 in 1978 reflects a period of extensive smallholder expansion, while the subsequent trough coincided with structural adjustments and droughts that eroded productivity. The modest rebound to 24.59 remains slightly below peers such as Rwanda (24.88) and Mozambique (24.51), suggesting that Uganda’s agricultural contribution is still lagging behind comparable economies despite recent gains. Persistent challenges include limited access to finance, low mechanisation, and vulnerability to climate shocks, which constrain further growth. Strengthening value chains, expanding irrigation, and improving market access could accelerate the sector’s upward trajectory, potentially lifting Uganda’s agriculture value added above its current level in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 24.91% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 24.75% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.59% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.59% | −0.03% | #20 |
| 2024 | 24.62% | +0.53% | #159 |
| 2023 | 24.09% | +0.08% | #171 |
| 2022 | 24.01% | +0.17% | #174 |
| 2021 | 23.84% | −0.09% | #175 |
| 2020 | 23.93% | +0.98% | #177 |
| 2019 | 22.95% | −0.30% | #177 |
| 2018 | 23.25% | −0.21% | #179 |
| 2017 | 23.46% | +0.80% | #178 |
| 2016 | 22.66% | −0.81% | #176 |
| 2015 | 23.47% | −1.35% | #178 |
| 2014 | 24.82% | −1.21% | #179 |
| 2013 | 26.03% | −1.15% | #182 |
| 2012 | 27.18% | −1.79% | #183 |
| 2011 | 28.97% | −3.90% | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's agriculture value added was 24.59% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's agriculture value added peaked at 73.66% in 1978.
The lowest agriculture value added in Uganda was 21.38% in 2008.
Uganda ranks 20th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's agriculture value added is projected to reach 24.59% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Uganda in 2025 was 24.59%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Uganda Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}