Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Kenya
Kenya: Discrepancy in GDP, value added was 0 constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Kenya, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 0 constant LCU for discrepancy in gdp, value added in 2011.
Over the whole period, discrepancy in gdp, value added in Kenya peaked at 11.55 million constant LCU in 1983 and was at its lowest, -13.41 billion constant LCU, in 1979.
That places Kenya 19th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Kenya, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | -2.15 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1966 | -3.05 billion constant LCU | +41.4% |
| 1967 | -2.60 billion constant LCU | -14.6% |
| 1968 | -2.05 billion constant LCU | -21.1% |
| 1969 | -1.79 billion constant LCU | -12.9% |
| 1970 | -959.16 million constant LCU | -46.3% |
| 1971 | -28.89 million constant LCU | -97.0% |
| 1972 | -6.87 billion constant LCU | +23688.3% |
| 1973 | -5.25 billion constant LCU | -23.6% |
| 1974 | -7.40 billion constant LCU | +40.9% |
| 1975 | -7.10 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 1976 | -6.90 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1977 | -7.36 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1978 | -9.96 billion constant LCU | +35.3% |
| 1979 | -13.41 billion constant LCU | +34.6% |
| 1980 | -12.93 billion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 1981 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1983 | 11.55 million constant LCU | — |
| 1984 | -16,509 constant LCU | -100.1% |
| 1985 | 2.48 million constant LCU | -15145.0% |
| 1986 | 2.58 million constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 8,254 constant LCU | -99.7% |
| 1988 | 3.30 million constant LCU | +39900.0% |
| 1989 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1992 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1993 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1994 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1995 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1996 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1997 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1998 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 1999 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2000 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2001 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2002 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2003 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2004 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2005 | -1 constant LCU | — |
| 2006 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2008 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2009 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2010 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2011 | 0 constant LCU | — |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 0 constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.001 constant LCU. (19 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 0 constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 constant LCU. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +39900.0% | 8,254 constant LCU | 3.30 million constant LCU |
| 1972 | -23688.3% | -28.89 million constant LCU | -6.87 billion constant LCU |
| 1985 | +15145.0% | -16,509 constant LCU | 2.48 million constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2.33 billion constant LCU | -3.05 billion constant LCU | -1.79 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | -6.52 billion constant LCU | -13.41 billion constant LCU | -28.89 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.29 billion constant LCU | -12.93 billion constant LCU | 11.55 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1 constant LCU | -1 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More economy & growth data for Kenya
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 417.66 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0035 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.4 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 463.44 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -8.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0038 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 8.21 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is discrepancy in gdp, value added in Kenya?
- Discrepancy in gdp, value added in Kenya was 0 constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest discrepancy in gdp, value added recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 11.55 million constant LCU in 1983.
- What is the lowest discrepancy in gdp, value added recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.41 billion constant LCU in 1979.
- How does Kenya rank for discrepancy in gdp, value added?
- Kenya ranks 19th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Discrepancy in GDP, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is the discrepancy included in the value added of services, etc. Covered here are any discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from linking new and old series in the World Bank data base. Data are in constant local currency.