Uganda produced 285 thousand tonnes of Sunflower in 2024, a 3.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,179 hg/ha, 2% below the Africa average of 10,389 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 275.8 | 13,322 | 207 |
| 2011 | 265 | 11,991 | 221 |
| 2012 | 230 | 10,000 | 230 |
| 2013 | 238 | 9,996 | 238.1 |
| 2014 | 242.8 | 9,904 | 245.2 |
| 2015 | 244.6 | 9,786 | 250 |
| 2016 | 237.2 | 9,489 | 250 |
| 2017 | 243.2 | 9,498 | 256 |
| 2018 | 272.3 | 10,012 | 272 |
| 2019 | 383.2 | 14,460 | 265 |
| 2020 | 390 | 14,182 | 275 |
| 2021 | 404.6 | 14,450 | 280 |
| 2022 | 420.3 | 14,852 | 283 |
| 2023 | 470 | 16,376 | 287 |
| 2024 | 285 | 10,179 | 280 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.