Sunflower seed production in Kenya
Kenya: Sunflower seed production was 6,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
55th
of 85 countries
All-time high
18,539 tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
1,829 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Sunflower seed 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
The most recent figure for sunflower seed production in Kenya is 6,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Kenya peaked at 18,539 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,829 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Kenya 55th out of 85 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.
Sunflower seed production in Kenya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,134 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 1,829 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1963 | 3,455 tonnes | +88.9% |
| 1964 | 3,251 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1965 | 3,251 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 3,270 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1967 | 4,179 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 1968 | 3,445 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1969 | 3,000 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1970 | 3,200 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1971 | 2,542 tonnes | -20.6% |
| 1972 | 4,000 tonnes | +57.4% |
| 1973 | 5,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1974 | 6,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1975 | 7,940 tonnes | +32.3% |
| 1976 | 8,870 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1977 | 12,780 tonnes | +44.1% |
| 1978 | 14,100 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1979 | 15,000 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 15,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 15,100 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 15,377 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 4,200 tonnes | -72.7% |
| 1984 | 4,100 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 4,800 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1986 | 6,300 tonnes | +31.2% |
| 1987 | 10,000 tonnes | +58.7% |
| 1988 | 12,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 14,035 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1990 | 18,539 tonnes | +32.1% |
| 1991 | 14,455 tonnes | -22.0% |
| 1992 | 10,000 tonnes | -30.8% |
| 1993 | 9,141 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 8,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1995 | 6,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1996 | 7,264 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1997 | 5,943 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 1998 | 5,941 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 12,157 tonnes | +104.6% |
| 2000 | 13,000 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 14,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 12,000 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 12,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 12,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 12,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 14,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 14,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 14,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 14,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 12,000 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2011 | 14,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 14,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 14,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 14,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5,000 tonnes | -64.3% |
| 2016 | 5,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 4,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 6,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2019 | 5,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 5,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 5,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 6,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 6,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 6,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 6,000 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,695 tonnes, 47% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 6,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17,195 tonnes, 35% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,090 tonnes | 1,829 tonnes | 4,179 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,943 tonnes | 2,542 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,091 tonnes | 4,100 tonnes | 15,377 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,744 tonnes | 5,941 tonnes | 18,539 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,100 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,300 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,600 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 6,000 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 sunflower seed production in Kenya?
- Sunflower seed production in Kenya was 6,000 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 sunflower seed production recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 18,539 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,829 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Kenya rank for sunflower seed production?
- Kenya ranks 55th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. 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 Sunflower seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sunflower seed production is measured in tonnes.