Barley production in Kenya
Kenya: Barley production was 65,235 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
65,235 metric tons
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
10th
of 17 countries
All-time high
112,679 metric tons
in 2001
All-time low
6,385 metric tons
in 1967
Years of data
51
1961–2011
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.
Barley production in Kenya, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,513 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 10,000 metric tons | -26.0% |
| 1963 | 20,000 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1964 | 19,508 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 13,107 metric tons | -32.8% |
| 1966 | 14,428 metric tons | +10.1% |
| 1967 | 6,385 metric tons | -55.7% |
| 1968 | 11,810 metric tons | +85.0% |
| 1969 | 11,274 metric tons | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 16,280 metric tons | +44.4% |
| 1971 | 18,400 metric tons | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 16,574 metric tons | -9.9% |
| 1973 | 31,448 metric tons | +89.7% |
| 1974 | 31,000 metric tons | -1.4% |
| 1975 | 32,385 metric tons | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 36,250 metric tons | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 46,191 metric tons | +27.4% |
| 1978 | 34,554 metric tons | -25.2% |
| 1979 | 75,000 metric tons | +117.1% |
| 1980 | 60,000 metric tons | -20.0% |
| 1981 | 56,812 metric tons | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 63,508 metric tons | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 47,966 metric tons | -24.5% |
| 1984 | 12,000 metric tons | -75.0% |
| 1985 | 12,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 15,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 20,000 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1988 | 25,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 44,172 metric tons | +76.7% |
| 1990 | 42,138 metric tons | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 43,470 metric tons | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 45,000 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 39,210 metric tons | -12.9% |
| 1994 | 38,799 metric tons | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 37,133 metric tons | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 37,088 metric tons | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 51,090 metric tons | +37.8% |
| 1998 | 23,079 metric tons | -54.8% |
| 1999 | 42,922 metric tons | +86.0% |
| 2000 | 45,111 metric tons | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 112,679 metric tons | +149.8% |
| 2002 | 92,926 metric tons | -17.5% |
| 2003 | 26,645 metric tons | -71.3% |
| 2004 | 39,188 metric tons | +47.1% |
| 2005 | 41,208 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 81,085 metric tons | +96.8% |
| 2007 | 45,000 metric tons | -44.5% |
| 2008 | 44,597 metric tons | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 42,147 metric tons | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 64,219 metric tons | +52.4% |
| 2011 | 65,235 metric tons | +1.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 65,235 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 65,235 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 65,235 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,566 metric tons, 14.3× the median. (12 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More agriculture & rural data for Kenya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2316 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 547.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6779 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 12.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2024)
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.