Land under barley production in Kenya
Kenya: Land under barley production was 18,832 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
18,832 hectares
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
9th
of 17 countries
All-time high
80,000 hectares
in 1979
All-time low
6,732 hectares
in 1984
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Land under barley production in Kenya, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under barley production in Kenya stood at 18,832 hectares.
That represents a change of down 25.0% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under barley production in Kenya peaked at 80,000 hectares in 1979 and was at its lowest, 6,732 hectares, in 1984.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under barley production in Kenya, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,666 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 14,001 hectares | +10.5% |
| 1963 | 12,460 hectares | -11.0% |
| 1964 | 11,001 hectares | -11.7% |
| 1965 | 9,308 hectares | -15.4% |
| 1966 | 8,943 hectares | -3.9% |
| 1967 | 9,574 hectares | +7.1% |
| 1968 | 10,562 hectares | +10.3% |
| 1969 | 9,477 hectares | -10.3% |
| 1970 | 11,000 hectares | +16.1% |
| 1971 | 20,000 hectares | +81.8% |
| 1972 | 14,000 hectares | -30.0% |
| 1973 | 26,000 hectares | +85.7% |
| 1974 | 26,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 28,000 hectares | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 31,000 hectares | +10.7% |
| 1977 | 55,000 hectares | +77.4% |
| 1978 | 57,000 hectares | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 80,000 hectares | +40.4% |
| 1980 | 40,000 hectares | -50.0% |
| 1981 | 27,287 hectares | -31.8% |
| 1982 | 23,920 hectares | -12.3% |
| 1983 | 18,700 hectares | -21.8% |
| 1984 | 6,732 hectares | -64.0% |
| 1985 | 6,732 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 9,000 hectares | +33.7% |
| 1987 | 14,000 hectares | +55.6% |
| 1988 | 18,000 hectares | +28.6% |
| 1989 | 21,110 hectares | +17.3% |
| 1990 | 23,210 hectares | +9.9% |
| 1991 | 23,000 hectares | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 23,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 20,000 hectares | -13.0% |
| 1994 | 16,000 hectares | -20.0% |
| 1995 | 17,000 hectares | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 21,750 hectares | +27.9% |
| 1997 | 32,000 hectares | +47.1% |
| 1998 | 12,504 hectares | -60.9% |
| 1999 | 19,300 hectares | +54.4% |
| 2000 | 20,310 hectares | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 28,999 hectares | +42.8% |
| 2002 | 29,702 hectares | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 8,930 hectares | -69.9% |
| 2004 | 14,344 hectares | +60.6% |
| 2005 | 12,784 hectares | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 24,000 hectares | +87.7% |
| 2007 | 15,000 hectares | -37.5% |
| 2008 | 14,677 hectares | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 13,694 hectares | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 25,123 hectares | +83.5% |
| 2011 | 18,832 hectares | -25.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 18,832 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,745 hectares, 1.9× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 18,832 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,000 hectares, 3.8× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,888 hectares | 8,943 hectares | 14,001 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 34,800 hectares | 11,000 hectares | 80,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 18,548 hectares | 6,732 hectares | 40,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,776 hectares | 12,504 hectares | 32,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,244 hectares | 8,930 hectares | 29,702 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,978 hectares | 18,832 hectares | 25,123 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2316 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 12.9% (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under barley production in Kenya?
- Land under barley production in Kenya was 18,832 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under barley production recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 80,000 hectares in 1979.
- What is the lowest land under barley production recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,732 hectares in 1984.
- How does Kenya rank for land under barley production?
- Kenya ranks 9th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under barley production rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. 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 Land under barley production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under barley production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on 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.