Tomatoes — Area harvested in Kenya
Kenya: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 27,823 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Kenya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, tomatoes — area harvested in Kenya stood at 27,823 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.6% on the previous year and up 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — area harvested in Kenya peaked at 35,653 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2,100 ha, in 1961.
That places Kenya 37th out of 217 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Kenya, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,100 ha | — |
| 1962 | 2,150 ha | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 2,200 ha | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 2,230 ha | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 2,280 ha | +2.2% |
| 1966 | 2,310 ha | +1.3% |
| 1967 | 2,370 ha | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 2,430 ha | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 2,500 ha | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 2,560 ha | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 2,625 ha | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 2,680 ha | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 2,750 ha | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 2,810 ha | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 2,890 ha | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 3,050 ha | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 3,200 ha | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 3,500 ha | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 4,300 ha | +22.9% |
| 1980 | 4,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 5,400 ha | +25.6% |
| 1982 | 6,684 ha | +23.8% |
| 1983 | 6,392 ha | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 7,000 ha | +9.5% |
| 1985 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 8,500 ha | +21.4% |
| 1989 | 9,500 ha | +11.8% |
| 1990 | 10,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 11,500 ha | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 13,528 ha | +17.6% |
| 1993 | 12,767 ha | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 14,246 ha | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 11,157 ha | -21.7% |
| 1996 | 13,780 ha | +23.5% |
| 1997 | 14,585 ha | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 14,635 ha | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 16,338 ha | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 15,048 ha | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 16,246 ha | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 17,430 ha | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 18,163 ha | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 22,784 ha | +25.4% |
| 2005 | 20,743 ha | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 19,542 ha | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 18,656 ha | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 16,400 ha | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 17,230 ha | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 18,477 ha | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 20,584 ha | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 21,874 ha | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 23,866 ha | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 24,531 ha | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 19,027 ha | -22.4% |
| 2016 | 21,921 ha | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 27,636 ha | +26.1% |
| 2018 | 28,263 ha | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 26,125 ha | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 35,653 ha | +36.5% |
| 2021 | 29,629 ha | -16.9% |
| 2022 | 28,331 ha | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 30,439 ha | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 27,823 ha | -8.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 27,823 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,859 ha, 2.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 27,823 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7,804 ha, 3.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,286 ha | 2,100 ha | 2,500 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,036 ha | 2,560 ha | 4,300 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,878 ha | 4,300 ha | 9,500 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,254 ha | 10,000 ha | 16,338 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,224 ha | 15,048 ha | 22,784 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,230 ha | 18,477 ha | 28,263 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,375 ha | 27,823 ha | 35,653 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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 tomatoes — area harvested in Kenya?
- Tomatoes — area harvested in Kenya was 27,823 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 35,653 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,100 ha in 1961.
- How does Kenya rank for tomatoes — area harvested?
- Kenya ranks 37th out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.4%. 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 Tomatoes — 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.