Unmanufactured tobacco — Yield in Kenya
Kenya: Unmanufactured tobacco — Yield was 581.6 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Yield in Kenya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unmanufactured tobacco — yield in Kenya is 581.6 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — yield in Kenya peaked at 2,648 kg/ha in 1989 and was at its lowest, 106 kg/ha, in 1967.
That places Kenya 151st out of 168 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Yield in Kenya, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,106 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 890 kg/ha | -19.5% |
| 1963 | 1,270 kg/ha | +42.7% |
| 1964 | 1,330 kg/ha | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 800.8 kg/ha | -39.8% |
| 1966 | 119 kg/ha | -85.1% |
| 1967 | 106 kg/ha | -10.9% |
| 1968 | 160 kg/ha | +50.9% |
| 1969 | 246 kg/ha | +53.8% |
| 1970 | 246 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 322 kg/ha | +30.9% |
| 1972 | 334 kg/ha | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 274 kg/ha | -18.0% |
| 1974 | 260.3 kg/ha | -5.0% |
| 1975 | 401.1 kg/ha | +54.1% |
| 1976 | 585.6 kg/ha | +46.0% |
| 1977 | 859.9 kg/ha | +46.8% |
| 1978 | 900 kg/ha | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 965.8 kg/ha | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 786.1 kg/ha | -18.6% |
| 1981 | 983.5 kg/ha | +25.1% |
| 1982 | 1,180 kg/ha | +20.0% |
| 1983 | 1,251 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 1,711 kg/ha | +36.8% |
| 1985 | 1,176 kg/ha | -31.3% |
| 1986 | 1,177 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 1,750 kg/ha | +48.7% |
| 1988 | 2,000 kg/ha | +14.3% |
| 1989 | 2,648 kg/ha | +32.4% |
| 1990 | 1,956 kg/ha | -26.1% |
| 1991 | 1,818 kg/ha | -7.0% |
| 1992 | 1,684 kg/ha | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 1,667 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 1,013 kg/ha | -39.2% |
| 1995 | 1,470 kg/ha | +45.1% |
| 1996 | 1,503 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 1,568 kg/ha | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 786.7 kg/ha | -49.8% |
| 1999 | 1,200 kg/ha | +52.5% |
| 2000 | 1,268 kg/ha | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 1,345 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 1,333 kg/ha | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 1,242 kg/ha | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 1,333 kg/ha | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 1,351 kg/ha | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 1,446 kg/ha | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 833.6 kg/ha | -42.3% |
| 2008 | 567.9 kg/ha | -31.9% |
| 2009 | 603.5 kg/ha | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 753.8 kg/ha | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 823.6 kg/ha | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 808.6 kg/ha | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 780.9 kg/ha | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 708.8 kg/ha | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 663.8 kg/ha | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 724.3 kg/ha | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 680.8 kg/ha | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 707.4 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 696.1 kg/ha | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 644 kg/ha | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 613.3 kg/ha | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 616 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 598.8 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 581.6 kg/ha | -2.9% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 581.6 kg/ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,398 kg/ha, 42% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 581.6 kg/ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 880.9 kg/ha, 66% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unmanufactured tobacco — Yield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | -85.1% | 800.8 kg/ha | 119 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 669.76 kg/ha | 106 kg/ha | 1,330 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 514.87 kg/ha | 246 kg/ha | 965.8 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,466 kg/ha | 786.1 kg/ha | 2,648 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,467 kg/ha | 786.7 kg/ha | 1,956 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,132 kg/ha | 567.9 kg/ha | 1,446 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 734.81 kg/ha | 663.8 kg/ha | 823.6 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 610.74 kg/ha | 581.6 kg/ha | 644 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 148 Madagascar 620.5 kg/ha compare
- 148 Madagascar 620.5 kg/ha compare
- 150 Nigeria 585.6 kg/ha compare
- 152 Côte d'Ivoire 510.5 kg/ha compare
- 152 Cote d'Ivoire 510.5 kg/ha compare
- 154 Sierra Leone 472.7 kg/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 unmanufactured tobacco — yield in Kenya?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — yield in Kenya was 581.6 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — yield recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 2,648 kg/ha in 1989.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — yield recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 106 kg/ha in 1967.
- How does Kenya rank for unmanufactured tobacco — yield?
- Kenya ranks 151st out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — yield rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. 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 Unmanufactured tobacco — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.