Tomatoes — Production in Kenya
Kenya: Tomatoes — Production was 510,902 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Production in Kenya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, tomatoes — production in Kenya stood at 510,902 t.
That represents a change of down 10.3% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — production in Kenya peaked at 1.05 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14,108 t, in 1983.
That places Kenya 55th 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 — Production in Kenya, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 32,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 33,000 t | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 34,000 t | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 35,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 36,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 37,000 t | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 38,000 t | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 39,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 40,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 41,000 t | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 42,000 t | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 43,000 t | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 44,000 t | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 45,000 t | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 46,000 t | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 49,097 t | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 50,000 t | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 50,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 55,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1980 | 55,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 65,000 t | +18.2% |
| 1982 | 75,030 t | +15.4% |
| 1983 | 14,108 t | -81.2% |
| 1984 | 20,000 t | +41.8% |
| 1985 | 30,000 t | +50.0% |
| 1986 | 50,000 t | +66.7% |
| 1987 | 80,000 t | +60.0% |
| 1988 | 90,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 110,000 t | +22.2% |
| 1990 | 125,000 t | +13.6% |
| 1991 | 150,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1992 | 216,621 t | +44.4% |
| 1993 | 191,619 t | -11.5% |
| 1994 | 178,148 t | -7.0% |
| 1995 | 153,276 t | -14.0% |
| 1996 | 196,210 t | +28.0% |
| 1997 | 205,085 t | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 223,697 t | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 260,037 t | +16.2% |
| 2000 | 256,770 t | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 271,151 t | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 284,859 t | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 337,076 t | +18.3% |
| 2004 | 328,510 t | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 542,940 t | +65.3% |
| 2006 | 503,730 t | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 567,780 t | +12.7% |
| 2008 | 402,070 t | -29.2% |
| 2009 | 526,922 t | +31.1% |
| 2010 | 539,151 t | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 396,544 t | -26.5% |
| 2012 | 444,862 t | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 494,037 t | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 443,271 t | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 402,513 t | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 410,033 t | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 507,142 t | +23.7% |
| 2018 | 599,458 t | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 567,941 t | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 1.05 million t | +84.2% |
| 2021 | 702,205 t | -32.9% |
| 2022 | 616,600 t | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 569,818 t | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 510,902 t | -10.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 510,902 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 278,081 t, 1.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 510,902 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80,526 t, 6.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36,000 t | 32,000 t | 40,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 46,510 t | 41,000 t | 55,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 58,914 t | 14,108 t | 110,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 189,969 t | 125,000 t | 260,037 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 402,181 t | 256,770 t | 567,780 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 480,495 t | 396,544 t | 599,458 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 689,141 t | 510,902 t | 1.05 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 52 Canada 548,107 t compare
- 53 Sudan (former) 529,200 t compare
- 54 Caribbean 513,993 t compare
- 56 South Africa 509,625 t compare
- 57 Australia and New Zealand 491,636 t compare
- 58 Bangladesh 491,488 t 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 tomatoes — production in Kenya?
- Tomatoes — production in Kenya was 510,902 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — production recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 million t in 2020.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — production recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,108 t in 1983.
- How does Kenya rank for tomatoes — production?
- Kenya ranks 55th out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — production rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. 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 — Production. 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.