Uganda produced 140 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 17.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,512 hg/ha, 12% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 119 | 6,010 | 198 |
| 2011 | 141.9 | 7,000 | 202.8 |
| 2012 | 124 | 5,990 | 207 |
| 2013 | 124.2 | 6,000 | 207 |
| 2014 | 145 | 7,000 | 207.1 |
| 2015 | 145 | 7,005 | 207 |
| 2016 | 135 | 6,522 | 207 |
| 2017 | 146 | 7,019 | 208 |
| 2018 | 144 | 6,761 | 213 |
| 2019 | 144 | 6,792 | 212 |
| 2020 | 146 | 6,791 | 215 |
| 2021 | 142 | 6,605 | 215 |
| 2022 | 138 | 6,419 | 215 |
| 2023 | 140 | 6,512 | 215 |
| 2024 | 140 | 6,512 | 215 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.