Kenya produced 48.2 thousand tonnes of Barley in 2024, a -24.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 34,631 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 24,743 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.2 | 25,562 | 25.1 |
| 2011 | 65.2 | 34,641 | 18.8 |
| 2012 | 72.7 | 43,949 | 16.5 |
| 2013 | 57.7 | 33,481 | 17.2 |
| 2014 | 65.4 | 30,374 | 21.5 |
| 2015 | 51.4 | 36,793 | 14 |
| 2016 | 62 | 35,917 | 17.3 |
| 2017 | 77 | 36,667 | 21 |
| 2018 | 78.3 | 39,134 | 20 |
| 2019 | 59.5 | 44,331 | 13.4 |
| 2020 | 35 | 31,629 | 11.1 |
| 2021 | 33.1 | 24,864 | 13.3 |
| 2022 | 20.1 | 26,729 | 7.5 |
| 2023 | 32.9 | 24,734 | 13.3 |
| 2024 | 48.2 | 34,631 | 13.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.