The 2024 Census reaffirmed that agriculture remains the primary source of income and sustenance for most Ugandans. Approximately 61% of households are engaged in crop production, while 37% are involved in livestock farming. Subsistence farming accounts for 53% of agricultural activities, whereas 17% of households engage in commercial agriculture.
Regions such as Bunyoro and Buganda lead in commercial farming (27%), while Karamoja lags at 7%. Notably, the highest participation in agriculture is in the Teso (87%) and Lango (83%) regions. The main crops grown include maize (49%), beans (44%), sweet potatoes (30%), and bananas (27%).