Fish and seafood production in Kenya
Kenya: Fish and seafood production was 152,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood production in Kenya, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 152,000 tonnes for fish and seafood production in 2023.
That represents a change of down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Kenya peaked at 215,620 tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 13,910 tonnes, in 1961.
Kenya ranks 75th of 191 countries on this measure, 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 | 23,847 tonnes | 13,910 tonnes | 32,190 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 35,970 tonnes | 27,420 tonnes | 51,840 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 101,861 tonnes | 47,810 tonnes | 146,570 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 186,671 tonnes | 161,250 tonnes | 205,590 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 149,746 tonnes | 121,060 tonnes | 215,620 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 167,400 tonnes | 134,000 tonnes | 203,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 150,250 tonnes | 145,000 tonnes | 152,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 72 Uzbekistan 172,000 tonnes compare
- 73 Zambia 168,000 tonnes compare
- 74 Micronesia (country) 166,000 tonnes compare
- 76 Tunisia 150,000 tonnes compare
- 77 Maldives 135,000 tonnes compare
- 77 Seychelles 135,000 tonnes compare
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 fish and seafood production in Kenya?
- Fish and seafood production in Kenya was 152,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood production recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 215,620 tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,910 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Kenya rank for fish and seafood production?
- Kenya ranks 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. 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) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fish and seafood production is measured as the sum of seafood from wild catch and fish farming (aquaculture).