> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 2024100,537 t
World rank17 of 72
10-year change−20%
Record134,436 t2018

## Papayas in Kenya, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Kenya compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.69%0.95% in 2014
Yield, t/ha13.0world 31.3 (−58%)
kg per person1.78world 1.80
10-year change−20%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | [Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/vietnam/) | 134,967 | 0.92% |
| 16 | [Taiwan](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/taiwan/) | 121,479 | 0.83% |
| 17 | **Kenya** | 100,537 | 0.69% |
| 18 | [Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/mali/) | 97,106 | 0.66% |
| 19 | [Guyana](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/guyana/) | 89,449 | 0.61% |

[Full ranking of 72 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/)

### Map of world production of papayas

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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

Exports14 t USD 28,000
Exporter rank47 of 70
Imports1,063 t USD 199,000
Importer rank22 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](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/)

## 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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/india/)[Dominican Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/dominican-republic/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/indonesia/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/mexico/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/nigeria/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/china/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/dr-congo/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/peru/)[Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/venezuela/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/colombia/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/thailand/)
[All countries producing papayas](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/)

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Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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