Rice — Area harvested in Kenya
Kenya: Rice — Area harvested was 43,057 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Kenya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice — area harvested in Kenya is 43,057 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.6% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Kenya peaked at 44,255 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,482 ha, in 1965.
Kenya ranks 88th of 177 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.
Rice — Area harvested in Kenya, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,400 ha | — |
| 1962 | 5,800 ha | -9.4% |
| 1963 | 5,326 ha | -8.2% |
| 1964 | 5,358 ha | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 2,482 ha | -53.7% |
| 1966 | 2,830 ha | +14.0% |
| 1967 | 2,830 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,440 ha | +21.6% |
| 1969 | 4,923 ha | +43.1% |
| 1970 | 5,844 ha | +18.7% |
| 1971 | 6,330 ha | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 6,880 ha | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 7,408 ha | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 6,561 ha | -11.4% |
| 1975 | 6,305 ha | -3.9% |
| 1976 | 7,000 ha | +11.0% |
| 1977 | 6,700 ha | -4.3% |
| 1978 | 7,500 ha | +11.9% |
| 1979 | 8,700 ha | +16.0% |
| 1980 | 9,750 ha | +12.1% |
| 1981 | 9,443 ha | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 10,459 ha | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 11,308 ha | +8.1% |
| 1984 | 12,464 ha | +10.2% |
| 1985 | 14,498 ha | +16.3% |
| 1986 | 14,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 14,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 14,000 ha | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 14,220 ha | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 13,261 ha | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 13,000 ha | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 12,500 ha | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 11,330 ha | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 10,790 ha | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 11,000 ha | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 12,655 ha | +15.0% |
| 1997 | 10,340 ha | -18.3% |
| 1998 | 8,639 ha | -16.5% |
| 1999 | 13,229 ha | +53.1% |
| 2000 | 13,882 ha | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 13,200 ha | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 13,000 ha | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 10,781 ha | -17.1% |
| 2004 | 13,223 ha | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 15,940 ha | +20.5% |
| 2006 | 23,106 ha | +45.0% |
| 2007 | 16,457 ha | -28.8% |
| 2008 | 16,734 ha | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 21,829 ha | +30.4% |
| 2010 | 20,181 ha | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 28,034 ha | +38.9% |
| 2012 | 29,630 ha | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 31,349 ha | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 28,390 ha | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 29,438 ha | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 29,337 ha | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 30,392 ha | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 25,966 ha | -14.6% |
| 2019 | 24,992 ha | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 28,276 ha | +13.1% |
| 2021 | 32,028 ha | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 44,255 ha | +38.2% |
| 2023 | 38,942 ha | -12.0% |
| 2024 | 43,057 ha | +10.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 43,057 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 85,670 ha, 50% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 43,057 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 91,468 ha, 47% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,377 ha | 2,482 ha | 6,400 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,923 ha | 5,844 ha | 8,700 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,514 ha | 9,443 ha | 14,500 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,674 ha | 8,639 ha | 13,261 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,815 ha | 10,781 ha | 23,106 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,771 ha | 20,181 ha | 31,349 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 37,312 ha | 28,276 ha | 44,255 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 85 Niger 48,714 ha compare
- 86 Uzbekistan 45,742 ha compare
- 86 Uzbekistan 45,742 ha compare
- 89 Cuba 40,875 ha compare
- 90 Central African Republic 38,805 ha compare
- 91 South Sudan 38,453 ha compare
- 91 South Sudan 38,453 ha compare
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 rice — area harvested in Kenya?
- Rice — area harvested in Kenya was 43,057 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 44,255 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,482 ha in 1965.
- How does Kenya rank for rice — area harvested?
- Kenya ranks 88th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. 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 Rice — 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.