Plantains, sugar cane, cassava, maize and cow milk are the top produced commodities in Uganda.[7] Regarding the country’s main exported commodities, these include coffee, sugar carne, maize flour, cow milk and rice.[8]
- ^ World Bank. (2022). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=UG
- ^ World Bank. (2022). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.RUR.TOTL.ZS?locations=UG
- ^ World Bank. (2022). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS?locations=UG
- ^ World Bank. (2021). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS?locations=UG
- ^ World Bank. (2022). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS?locations=UG
- ^ FAO. (2018). Country Fact Sheet – Uganda. http://www.fao.org/3/i8359en/I8359EN.pdf
- ^ FAOSTAT. (2021). http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#rankings/commodities_by_country
- ^ FAOSTAT. (2021). http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#rankings/commodities_by_country_exports
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Uganda is set at 130,000 Ugandan shillings (33 EUR) per month.[1] However the minimum wage has not changed since 1984 and is much lower than the government’s poverty income level. In addition, labour law enforcement is significantly low in Uganda due to the country’s low resources for monitoring. Furthermore, labour law does not cover workers in informal sectors, many of whom are agricultural and domestic workers.[2]
- ^ Wage Indicator Foundation (2023). Minimum Wage - Uganda. https://wageindicator.org/salary/minimum-wage/uganda
- ^ U.S. Department of State. (2019). https://www.state.gov/reports/2019-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/uganda/
Living wage
The Global Living Wage Coalition has developed a living wage benchmark for rural Uganda in the Lake Victoria Basin region with context in the floriculture sector. In Uganda flowers are grown almost exclusively for export markets, with over 90% of its flower production exported to the Netherlands.
Based on the Anker methodology, the living wage for workers near floriculture farms in rural Uganda is estimated at 848,837 Ugandan shilling (216 EUR) per month. This is the living wage required by workers who live in rural areas near to floriculture sector farms to afford a basic but decent standard of living. [1].
Living income
The Living Wage Benchmark includes a Living Income report, estimating the cost of a basic but decent standard of living for a family of 5 with 1.78 workers. The figure was estimated at 1,156,544 Ugandan shilling (294 EUR) per month[1].
- a, b Global Living Wage Coalition (2023). Living Wage Update Report: Rural Uganda, Lake Victoria Basin. https://www.globallivingwage.org/living-wage-benchmarks/living-wage-for-lake-victoria-basin-uganda/
Social Vanilla 
Danish social-enterprise Social Vanilla uses traceability to showcase their journey to unlock the potential of quality vanilla to provide Ugandand small farmers with an important source of income.
Living Income Reference Prices for Vanilla from Uganda and Madagascar
A Fairtrade LIRP indicates the price needed for an average farmer household with a viable farm size and an adequate productivity level to make a living income from the sales of their crop. This study was updated in 2023.
Fairtrade Living Income Reference Price for coffee from Uganda
The Dutch company Fairtrade Original has committed to paying the Living Income Reference Price to their Ugandan supplier, Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative Union (ACPCU).
https://www.fairtrade.net/library/living-income-reference-prices-for-vanilla
A Fairtrade LIRP indicates the price needed for an average farmer household with a viable farm size and an adequate productivity level to make a living income from the sales of their crop. This study was valid in 2021.
Assessing Coffee Household Income
This report by True Price and Fairtrade focuses on finding out how much do coffee farmers actually earn and what is Fairtrade’s contribution in their income.
Global Coffee Platform - Uganda
The Global Coffee Platform is the leader organization in sustainable coffee and has established ten country platforms including one in Uganda.
Living Income Benchmarking of Rural Households
This research article provides a simple method for estimating rural living incomes and applies it in three cases in East African countries.
Moyee Coffee
Moyee, is a coffee company which helps producers capture more product value, leaving 400% more money in the producing country following a 50-50 philosophy.
Time for some Truly Good Coffee
This report sheds light on the social sustainability issues in coffee producing countries.
Living Wage Benchmark, Rural Uganda
Living wage estimate for floriculture farm workers to be able to afford a basic but decent living standard in Lake Victoria basin, Uganda.