Kenya produced 78.1 thousand tonnes of Cowpeas in 2024, a 8.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,334 hg/ha, 53% below the Africa average of 7,044 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.3 | 4,295 | 168.3 |
| 2011 | 81.5 | 4,118 | 198 |
| 2012 | 112.9 | 5,309 | 212.7 |
| 2013 | 133.8 | 5,333 | 250.8 |
| 2014 | 138.7 | 4,920 | 281.9 |
| 2015 | 173.1 | 7,252 | 238.6 |
| 2016 | 146.8 | 6,444 | 227.8 |
| 2017 | 122.7 | 6,378 | 192.3 |
| 2018 | 193.9 | 7,479 | 259.2 |
| 2019 | 222.4 | 9,179 | 242.3 |
| 2020 | 264.2 | 11,047 | 239.1 |
| 2021 | 125.4 | 5,316 | 236 |
| 2022 | 115.6 | 5,783 | 199.9 |
| 2023 | 171.8 | 6,889 | 249.4 |
| 2024 | 78.1 | 3,334 | 234.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.