Apple production in Kenya
Kenya: Apple production was 744 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Apple production in Kenya, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 744 tonnes for apple production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 55.6% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, apple production in Kenya peaked at 4,554 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 105.76 tonnes, in 2020.
Kenya ranks 92nd of 97 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Apple production in Kenya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2,200 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 2,359 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 1,240 tonnes | -47.4% |
| 1994 | 800 tonnes | -35.5% |
| 1995 | 593 tonnes | -25.9% |
| 1996 | 467 tonnes | -21.2% |
| 1997 | 388 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1998 | 1,536 tonnes | +295.9% |
| 1999 | 632 tonnes | -58.9% |
| 2000 | 1,035 tonnes | +63.8% |
| 2001 | 1,038 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 1,178 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 1,442 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 2004 | 1,379 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 4,302 tonnes | +212.0% |
| 2006 | 4,554 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 3,564 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2008 | 3,066 tonnes | -14.0% |
| 2009 | 1,492 tonnes | -51.3% |
| 2010 | 1,195 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 2011 | 779 tonnes | -34.8% |
| 2012 | 1,128 tonnes | +44.8% |
| 2013 | 396 tonnes | -64.9% |
| 2014 | 606 tonnes | +53.0% |
| 2015 | 589 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 623 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 299.7 tonnes | -51.9% |
| 2018 | 425.55 tonnes | +42.0% |
| 2019 | 260.82 tonnes | -38.7% |
| 2020 | 105.76 tonnes | -59.5% |
| 2021 | 1,026 tonnes | +869.6% |
| 2022 | 2,000 tonnes | +95.0% |
| 2023 | 478 tonnes | -76.1% |
| 2024 | 744 tonnes | +55.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 744 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 140,022 tonnes, 1% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 744 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,583 tonnes, 11% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Apple production in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +869.6% | 105.76 tonnes | 1,026 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,135 tonnes | 388 tonnes | 2,359 tonnes | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,305 tonnes | 1,035 tonnes | 4,554 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 630.21 tonnes | 260.82 tonnes | 1,195 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 870.65 tonnes | 105.76 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More reference data data for Kenya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 68.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is apple production in Kenya?
- Apple production in Kenya was 744 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest apple production recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 4,554 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest apple production recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 105.76 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Kenya rank for apple production?
- Kenya ranks 92nd out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is apple production rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Apple production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Apple production is measured in tonnes.