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