Bananas production in Kenya
In 2024 Kenya produced 2.1 million t of bananas, the 17th largest in the world (1.48% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 75,895 ha, yield 27.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2.1 million t
- World rank
- 17 of 118
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 2.1 million t
- 2024
Bananas in Kenya, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 1.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 27.2
- world 23.7 (+15%)
- kg per person
- 36.5
- world 17.1
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Rwanda | 2,437,236 | 1.7% |
| 16 | Peru | 2,343,311 | 1.7% |
| 17 | Kenya | 2,061,285 | 1.5% |
| 18 | Dominican Republic | 2,038,905 | 1.5% |
| 19 | Thailand | 1,298,998 | 0.93% |
Map of world production of bananas
Share of the world total; Kenya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,061,285 | +16% | 75,895 | 27.16 |
| 2023 | 1,778,804 | −13% | 73,466 | 24.21 |
| 2022 | 2,052,600 | +3.4% | 71,800 | 28.59 |
| 2021 | 1,985,254 | +6.9% | 71,681 | 27.70 |
| 2020 | 1,856,659 | +8.2% | 72,123 | 25.74 |
| 2019 | 1,715,770 | +21% | 76,912 | 22.31 |
| 2018 | 1,414,176 | −1.4% | 72,748 | 19.44 |
| 2017 | 1,434,162 | +11% | 77,576 | 18.49 |
| 2016 | 1,288,588 | −0.1% | 63,299 | 20.36 |
| 2015 | 1,290,150 | −22% | 60,718 | 21.25 |
| 2014 | 1,644,634 | +20% | 59,361 | 27.71 |
| 2013 | 1,374,516 | +14% | 60,153 | 22.85 |
| 2012 | 1,207,841 | −1.5% | 58,003 | 20.82 |
| 2011 | 1,226,171 | −23% | 50,486 | 24.29 |
| 2010 | 1,583,143 | −6.2% | 83,462 | 18.97 |
| 2009 | 1,686,930 | 0.0% | 69,889 | 24.14 |
| 2008 | 1,686,930 | +42% | 82,766 | 20.38 |
| 2007 | 1,186,740 | −4.1% | 79,116 | 15.00 |
| 2006 | 1,237,770 | −1.5% | 82,518 | 15.00 |
| 2005 | 1,255,995 | +21% | 83,733 | 15.00 |
| 2004 | 1,036,138 | +1.6% | 81,683 | 12.68 |
| 2003 | 1,019,377 | −5.0% | 79,598 | 12.81 |
| 2002 | 1,073,001 | −1.0% | 78,156 | 13.73 |
| 2001 | 1,084,312 | +5.5% | 77,576 | 13.98 |
| 2000 | 1,027,768 | −6.4% | 74,308 | 13.83 |
| 1999 | 1,097,672 | −2.7% | 75,286 | 14.58 |
| 1998 | 1,128,296 | +6.7% | 75,502 | 14.94 |
| 1997 | 1,057,586 | +111% | 75,130 | 14.08 |
| 1996 | 500,626 | +12% | 51,268 | 9.76 |
| 1995 | 445,734 | −36% | 44,434 | 10.03 |
| 1994 | 700,000 | −14% | 55,000 | 12.73 |
| 1993 | 817,508 | −17% | 79,600 | 10.27 |
| 1992 | 986,000 | +9.6% | 77,000 | 12.81 |
| 1991 | 900,000 | +7.1% | 76,000 | 11.84 |
| 1990 | 840,000 | +2.4% | 70,000 | 12.00 |
| 1989 | 820,000 | +5.1% | 65,000 | 12.62 |
| 1988 | 780,000 | −2.5% | 60,000 | 13.00 |
| 1987 | 800,000 | 0.0% | 64,000 | 12.50 |
| 1986 | 800,000 | 0.0% | 64,000 | 12.50 |
| 1985 | 800,000 | 0.0% | 64,000 | 12.50 |
| 1984 | 800,000 | 0.0% | 64,000 | 12.50 |
| 1983 | 800,000 | 0.0% | 64,000 | 12.50 |
| 1982 | 800,000 | 0.0% | 64,000 | 12.50 |
| 1981 | 800,000 | 0.0% | 64,000 | 12.50 |
| 1980 | 800,000 | 0.0% | 64,000 | 12.50 |
| 1979 | 800,000 | +233% | 64,000 | 12.50 |
| 1978 | 240,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 6.00 |
| 1977 | 240,000 | +5.3% | 40,000 | 6.00 |
| 1976 | 228,000 | −2.5% | 40,000 | 5.70 |
| 1975 | 233,800 | −42% | 40,000 | 5.85 |
| 1974 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1973 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1972 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1971 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1970 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1969 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1968 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1967 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1966 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1965 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1964 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1963 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1962 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 40,000 | 10.00 |
| 1961 | 400,000 | — | 40,000 | 10.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 23 t USD 27,000
- Exporter rank
- 93 of 107
- Imports
- 560 t USD 143,000
- Importer rank
- 110 of 139
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of bananas in Kenya?
Kenya produced 2.1 million t in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of bananas?
Kenya ranked 17th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.
How has the production of bananas in Kenya changed?
It rose by 25% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of bananas in Kenya?
27.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2.1 million t from 75,895 ha), against a world average of 23.7 t/ha.
Does Kenya export or import bananas?
In 2024 Kenya reported exports of 23 t (USD 27,000) and imports of 560 t (USD 143,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.