Barley production in Kenya
Kenya: Barley production was 65,235 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Kenya, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for barley production in Kenya is 65,235 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and down 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Kenya peaked at 112,679 metric tons in 2001 and was at its lowest, 6,385 metric tons, in 1967.
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 metric tons | 6,385 metric tons | 20,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 33,808 metric tons | 16,280 metric tons | 75,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 35,646 metric tons | 12,000 metric tons | 63,508 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 39,993 metric tons | 23,079 metric tons | 51,090 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 57,059 metric tons | 26,645 metric tons | 112,679 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 64,727 metric tons | 64,219 metric tons | 65,235 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Kenya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 31.48 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 23.2% (2025)
- Rural population 39.00 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population 67.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 12.9% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.2% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.2% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.93 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Kenya?
- Barley production in Kenya was 65,235 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest barley production recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 112,679 metric tons in 2001.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,385 metric tons in 1967.
- How does Kenya rank for barley production?
- Kenya ranks 10th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.1%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Barley production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on barley relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.