Potatoes — Area harvested in Kenya
Kenya: Potatoes — Area harvested was 225,948 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Kenya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — area harvested in Kenya stood at 225,948 ha.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and up 95.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Kenya peaked at 239,325 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 27,000 ha, in 1961.
That places Kenya 19th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Area harvested in Kenya, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 27,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 27,500 ha | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 27,000 ha | -1.8% |
| 1965 | 27,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 27,500 ha | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 27,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 27,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 28,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 30,500 ha | +8.9% |
| 1971 | 28,000 ha | -8.2% |
| 1972 | 32,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1973 | 37,000 ha | +15.6% |
| 1974 | 40,000 ha | +8.1% |
| 1975 | 45,600 ha | +14.0% |
| 1976 | 47,000 ha | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 47,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 48,000 ha | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 49,000 ha | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 40,000 ha | -18.4% |
| 1981 | 63,000 ha | +57.5% |
| 1982 | 76,000 ha | +20.6% |
| 1983 | 78,000 ha | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 72,000 ha | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 78,000 ha | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 78,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 40,000 ha | -48.7% |
| 1988 | 41,000 ha | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 86,520 ha | +111.0% |
| 1990 | 87,890 ha | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 87,144 ha | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 68,037 ha | -21.9% |
| 1993 | 55,675 ha | -18.2% |
| 1994 | 83,000 ha | +49.1% |
| 1995 | 96,168 ha | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 98,000 ha | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 118,596 ha | +21.0% |
| 1998 | 90,418 ha | -23.8% |
| 1999 | 114,602 ha | +26.7% |
| 2000 | 108,516 ha | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 121,496 ha | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 111,728 ha | -8.0% |
| 2003 | 126,490 ha | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 128,484 ha | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 132,030 ha | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 120,754 ha | -8.5% |
| 2007 | 109,614 ha | -9.2% |
| 2008 | 135,000 ha | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 120,246 ha | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 121,542 ha | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 123,390 ha | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 143,325 ha | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 152,007 ha | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 115,604 ha | -23.9% |
| 2015 | 133,532 ha | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 145,967 ha | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 165,458 ha | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 217,315 ha | +31.3% |
| 2019 | 212,976 ha | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 176,252 ha | -17.2% |
| 2021 | 215,729 ha | +22.4% |
| 2022 | 231,525 ha | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 239,325 ha | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 225,948 ha | -5.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 225,948 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22,400 ha, 10.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 225,948 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10,665 ha, 21.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Area harvested in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +111.0% | 41,000 ha | 86,520 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27,333 ha | 27,000 ha | 28,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 40,410 ha | 28,000 ha | 49,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 65,252 ha | 40,000 ha | 86,520 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 89,953 ha | 55,675 ha | 118,596 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 121,436 ha | 108,516 ha | 135,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 153,112 ha | 115,604 ha | 217,315 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 217,756 ha | 176,252 ha | 239,325 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Kenya
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.9835 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1186 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2405 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4888 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Kenya?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Kenya was 225,948 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 239,325 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Kenya rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Kenya ranks 19th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.5%. 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, published as part of Potatoes — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.