Papayas production in Kenya
In 2024 Kenya produced 100,537 t of papayas, the 17th largest in the world (0.69% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 20%. The record was 134,436 t in 2018. Area harvested: 7,722 ha, yield 13.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 100,537 t
- World rank
- 17 of 72
- 10-year change
- −20%
- Record
- 134,436 t
- 2018
Papayas in Kenya, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.69%
- 0.95% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 13.0
- world 31.3 (−58%)
- kg per person
- 1.78
- world 1.80
- 10-year change
- −20%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Vietnam | 134,967 | 0.92% |
| 16 | Taiwan | 121,479 | 0.83% |
| 17 | Kenya | 100,537 | 0.69% |
| 18 | Mali | 97,106 | 0.66% |
| 19 | Guyana | 89,449 | 0.61% |
Map of world production of papayas
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 | 100,537 | +11% | 7,722 | 13.02 |
| 2023 | 90,264 | +18% | 7,371 | 12.25 |
| 2022 | 76,430 | −6.2% | 6,052 | 12.63 |
| 2021 | 81,446 | −26% | 5,433 | 14.99 |
| 2020 | 110,322 | +5.0% | 7,554 | 14.60 |
| 2019 | 105,048 | −22% | 8,800 | 11.94 |
| 2018 | 134,436 | +19% | 9,105 | 14.77 |
| 2017 | 112,932 | −4.4% | 9,132 | 12.37 |
| 2016 | 118,084 | −2.6% | 8,683 | 13.60 |
| 2015 | 121,290 | −3.1% | 8,753 | 13.86 |
| 2014 | 125,141 | −5.6% | 8,846 | 14.15 |
| 2013 | 132,610 | −0.7% | 9,336 | 14.20 |
| 2012 | 133,515 | +32% | 8,504 | 15.70 |
| 2011 | 101,345 | +3.3% | 7,501 | 13.51 |
| 2010 | 98,144 | +38% | 8,300 | 11.82 |
| 2009 | 71,254 | −19% | 5,419 | 13.15 |
| 2008 | 88,000 | −2.9% | 7,133 | 12.34 |
| 2007 | 90,598 | +5.3% | 7,547 | 12.00 |
| 2006 | 86,000 | −1.1% | 7,328 | 11.74 |
| 2005 | 87,000 | +1.2% | 7,641 | 11.39 |
| 2004 | 86,000 | −0.6% | 8,000 | 10.75 |
| 2003 | 86,491 | +5.7% | 8,277 | 10.45 |
| 2002 | 81,811 | +5.1% | 6,974 | 11.73 |
| 2001 | 77,822 | +23% | 7,046 | 11.04 |
| 2000 | 63,410 | +1.0% | 6,340 | 10.00 |
| 1999 | 62,780 | −4.3% | 6,105 | 10.28 |
| 1998 | 65,605 | −0.4% | 5,880 | 11.16 |
| 1997 | 65,844 | +9.6% | 5,793 | 11.37 |
| 1996 | 60,050 | +4.5% | 5,708 | 10.52 |
| 1995 | 57,465 | −0.1% | 4,658 | 12.34 |
| 1994 | 57,539 | +3.2% | 5,769 | 9.97 |
| 1993 | 55,739 | −10% | 5,005 | 11.14 |
| 1992 | 62,043 | +37% | 4,786 | 12.96 |
| 1991 | 45,253 | +2.0% | 4,505 | 10.05 |
| 1990 | 44,348 | +0.8% | 4,172 | 10.63 |
| 1989 | 44,000 | 0.0% | 4,200 | 10.48 |
| 1988 | 44,000 | +7.3% | 4,200 | 10.48 |
| 1987 | 41,000 | +2.5% | 4,000 | 10.25 |
| 1986 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 3,900 | 10.26 |
| 1985 | 40,000 | +5.3% | 3,900 | 10.26 |
| 1984 | 38,000 | −2.6% | 3,600 | 10.56 |
| 1983 | 39,000 | 0.0% | 3,800 | 10.26 |
| 1982 | 39,000 | 0.0% | 3,800 | 10.26 |
| 1981 | 39,000 | +5.4% | 3,800 | 10.26 |
| 1980 | 37,000 | +2.8% | 3,600 | 10.28 |
| 1979 | 36,000 | 0.0% | 3,500 | 10.29 |
| 1978 | 36,000 | 0.0% | 3,500 | 10.29 |
| 1977 | 36,000 | +5.9% | 3,500 | 10.29 |
| 1976 | 34,000 | 0.0% | 3,300 | 10.30 |
| 1975 | 34,000 | 0.0% | 3,300 | 10.30 |
| 1974 | 34,000 | +6.3% | 3,300 | 10.30 |
| 1973 | 32,000 | 0.0% | 3,100 | 10.32 |
| 1972 | 32,000 | 0.0% | 3,100 | 10.32 |
| 1971 | 32,000 | +6.7% | 3,100 | 10.32 |
| 1970 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1969 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1968 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1967 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1966 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1965 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1964 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1963 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1962 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1961 | 30,000 | — | 2,900 | 10.34 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 14 t USD 28,000
- Exporter rank
- 47 of 70
- Imports
- 1,063 t USD 199,000
- Importer rank
- 22 of 107
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 papayas in Kenya?
Kenya produced 100,537 t in 2024, 0.69% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of papayas?
Kenya ranked 17th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of papayas in Kenya changed?
It fell by 20% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 134,436 t in 2018.
What is the yield of papayas in Kenya?
13.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (100,537 t from 7,722 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
Does Kenya export or import papayas?
In 2024 Kenya reported exports of 14 t (USD 28,000) and imports of 1,063 t (USD 199,000), 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.