Agriculture is one of the main drivers of the Kenyan economy. In 2023, the overall GDP of the agricultural sector at current prices was Ksh 3.3 trillion, representing a contribution of 21.8% to Kenya’s overall GDP.[1]
Growing crops contributed 15.4% to overall GDP, followed by animal production at 3.8%, forestry and logging at 1.8%, fishing and aquaculture at 0.6%, and support activities to agriculture at 0.2%. [2]
The agricultural sector grew by 6.5% in 2023, with animal production growing by 9.7%, growing crops by 6.4%, forestry and logging by 2.8%, and support activities by 2.3%. Fishing and aquaculture declined by 2.9%. [3]
County contribution to agriculture, forestry, and fishing
Counties with better agricultural conditions record higher agricultural output than those without. Between 2018 and 2022, Meru, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Murang’a, and Kiambu counties contributed, on average, the highest value to agriculture, forestry, and fishing activities.
Meru County contributed the highest to agriculture at 7.6%, followed by Nakuru at 5.2% and Nyandarua at 4.5%. Counties that produce grain on a large scale, such as Trans Nzoia, Narok, and Bungoma, accounted for 12.5% of the agricultural Gross Value Added.
The table below shows the average county contribution to agriculture, forestry, and fishing activities.[4]
|
County |
Average county contribution to agriculture, forestry, and fishing activities (%), 2018-2022* |
|
0.2 |
|
|
1.7 |
|
|
Kilifi |
1.7 |
|
Tana River |
0.4 |
|
Lamu |
0.4 |
|
0.6 |
|
|
0.7 |
|
|
Wajir |
0.8 |
|
Mandera |
0.8 |
|
Marsabit |
0.6 |
|
Isiolo |
0.2 |
|
Meru |
7.6 |
|
Tharaka-Nithi |
0.9 |
|
Embu |
1.7 |
|
Kitui |
2.1 |
|
Machakos |
2.2 |
|
Makueni |
1.3 |
|
Nyandarua |
4.5 |
|
Nyeri |
3.3 |
|
Kirinyaga |
2.3 |
|
Murang'a |
4.1 |
|
Kiambu |
4 |
|
Turkana |
1.5 |
|
West Pokot |
1.2 |
|
Samburu |
0.2 |
|
Trans Nzoia |
2.8 |
|
Uasin Gishu |
2.5 |
|
Elgeyo Marakwet |
3.1 |
|
Nandi |
3.7 |
|
Baringo |
1.1 |
|
Laikipia |
1.1 |
|
Nakuru |
5.2 |
|
3.5 |
|
|
Kajiado |
0.7 |
|
Kericho |
3.2 |
|
Bomet |
3.6 |
|
Kakamega |
3.7 |
|
Vihiga |
1.4 |
|
Bungoma |
3.7 |
|
Busia |
1.3 |
|
Siaya |
1.7 |
|
Kisumu |
1.7 |
|
Homa Bay |
2.3 |
|
Migori |
2.1 |
|
Kisii |
3.7 |
|
Nyamira |
2.5 |
|
Nairobi City |
0.2 |
*Five-year average
See Also:
- County contribution to manufacturing activities
- County GDP
- Undernutrition and wasting among children by county
References
- KNBS 2024. Economic Survey 2024. Nairobi, Kenya. (p. 42).
- KNBS 2024. Economic Survey 2024. Nairobi, Kenya. (p. 43).
- KNBS 2024. Economic Survey 2024. Nairobi, Kenya. (p. 46).
- KNBS 2023. Gross county product 2023. Nairobi, Kenya. (p. 15 - 16).
