Barley production in Kenya
Kenya: Barley production was 48,237 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 71st out of 105 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.
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 |
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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 71st out of 105 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.