Agriculture Sector Contribution to GDP in Kenya (1990-2022)

Kenya’s agriculture sector contributed significantly to GDP, starting at 25.3% in 1990, peaking at 28.7% in 1999-2000, and settling around 21.2% by 2022. Agriculture remains a backbone of Kenya’s economy, employing a large portion of the population. The sector’s peak in the late 1990s aligns with favorable export conditions and high global coffee and tea demand.

Despite declining contributions, agriculture’s share has remained relatively high due to ongoing reliance on agricultural exports. The slight rise to 22.7% in 2020 reflects increased domestic production and food security concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the sector’s resilience and significance in Kenya’s economy.