Kenya produced 96.8 thousand tonnes of Pigeon peas, dry in 2024, a -6.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,739 hg/ha, 26% below the Africa average of 9,162 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 103.3 | 6,509 | 158.7 |
| 2011 | 84.3 | 6,078 | 138.7 |
| 2012 | 167.6 | 6,070 | 276.1 |
| 2013 | 165.6 | 6,460 | 256.4 |
| 2014 | 274.5 | 9,942 | 276.1 |
| 2015 | 215.2 | 15,000 | 143.5 |
| 2016 | 150.2 | 9,122 | 164.7 |
| 2017 | 73.2 | 5,074 | 144.2 |
| 2018 | 85.7 | 7,910 | 108.3 |
| 2019 | 107.5 | 7,886 | 136.4 |
| 2020 | 123.6 | 9,259 | 133.5 |
| 2021 | 103.9 | 8,202 | 126.6 |
| 2022 | 159.9 | 6,010 | 266.1 |
| 2023 | 183.7 | 6,105 | 300.8 |
| 2024 | 96.8 | 6,739 | 143.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.