Land under barley production in Kenya
Kenya: Land under barley production was 18,832 hectares in 2011. β Volatile
Land under barley production in Kenya, 1961β2011
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.
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 |
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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.