Barley production in Kenya
Kenya: Barley production was 48,237 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
48,237 tonnes
Change on year
up 46.7%
World rank
72nd
of 106 countries
All-time high
112,679 tonnes
in 2001
All-time low
6,385 tonnes
in 1967
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Barley production in Kenya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 48,237 tonnes for barley production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 46.7% on the previous year and down 26.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Kenya peaked at 112,679 tonnes in 2001 and was at its lowest, 6,385 tonnes, in 1967.
That places Kenya 72nd out of 106 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Barley production in Kenya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,513 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 10,000 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 1963 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1964 | 19,508 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 13,107 tonnes | -32.8% |
| 1966 | 14,428 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1967 | 6,385 tonnes | -55.7% |
| 1968 | 11,810 tonnes | +85.0% |
| 1969 | 11,274 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 16,280 tonnes | +44.4% |
| 1971 | 18,400 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 16,574 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 1973 | 31,448 tonnes | +89.7% |
| 1974 | 31,000 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1975 | 32,385 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 36,250 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 46,191 tonnes | +27.4% |
| 1978 | 34,554 tonnes | -25.2% |
| 1979 | 75,000 tonnes | +117.1% |
| 1980 | 60,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1981 | 56,812 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 63,508 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 47,966 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 1984 | 12,000 tonnes | -75.0% |
| 1985 | 12,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 15,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 20,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1988 | 25,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 44,172 tonnes | +76.7% |
| 1990 | 42,138 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 43,470 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 45,000 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 39,210 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1994 | 38,799 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 37,133 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 37,088 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 51,090 tonnes | +37.8% |
| 1998 | 23,079 tonnes | -54.8% |
| 1999 | 42,922 tonnes | +86.0% |
| 2000 | 45,111 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 112,679 tonnes | +149.8% |
| 2002 | 92,926 tonnes | -17.5% |
| 2003 | 26,645 tonnes | -71.3% |
| 2004 | 39,188 tonnes | +47.1% |
| 2005 | 41,208 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 81,085 tonnes | +96.8% |
| 2007 | 45,000 tonnes | -44.5% |
| 2008 | 44,597 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 42,147 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 64,219 tonnes | +52.4% |
| 2011 | 65,235 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 72,726 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 57,671 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 2014 | 65,402 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2015 | 51,396 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2016 | 62,000 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 2017 | 77,000 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2018 | 78,267 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 59,537 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 2020 | 34,953 tonnes | -41.3% |
| 2021 | 33,117 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 20,079 tonnes | -39.4% |
| 2023 | 32,876 tonnes | +63.7% |
| 2024 | 48,237 tonnes | +46.7% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 48,237 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 43,878 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 48,237 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8,154 tonnes, 5.9× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,336 tonnes | 6,385 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 33,808 tonnes | 16,280 tonnes | 75,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 35,646 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 63,508 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 39,993 tonnes | 23,079 tonnes | 51,090 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 57,059 tonnes | 26,645 tonnes | 112,679 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 65,345 tonnes | 51,396 tonnes | 78,267 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,852 tonnes | 20,079 tonnes | 48,237 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 barley production in Kenya?
- Barley production in Kenya was 48,237 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 barley production recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 112,679 tonnes in 2001.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,385 tonnes in 1967.
- How does Kenya rank for barley production?
- Kenya ranks 72nd out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.2%. 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 Barley production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Barley production is measured in tonnes.