What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Kenya?

Gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Kenya was 172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Kenya?

The highest recorded value was 172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Kenya?

The lowest recorded value was 9,888 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.

How does Kenya rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?

Kenya ranks 148th out of 208 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Kenya?

Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Kenya data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Kenya

Name: GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Kenya
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Kenya: GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

Change on year

up 5.7%

World rank

148th

of 208 countries

All-time high

172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

9,888 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2023

GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Kenya, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.

Analysis

Kenya recorded 172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Kenya peaked at 172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,888 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.

Kenya ranks 148th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Kenya, year by year

Annual values for GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Kenya, 1961 to 2023.
Year	constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	Change
1961	9,888 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	—
1962	10,823 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+9.5%
1963	11,773 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+8.8%
1964	12,358 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.0%
1965	12,606 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.0%
1966	14,463 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+14.7%
1967	14,949 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.4%
1968	16,142 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+8.0%
1969	17,427 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+8.0%
1970	16,616 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-4.7%
1971	20,300 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+22.2%
1972	23,768 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+17.1%
1973	25,169 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.9%
1974	26,192 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.1%
1975	26,423 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.9%
1976	26,992 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.2%
1977	29,544 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+9.5%
1978	31,587 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+6.9%
1979	33,992 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.6%
1980	35,893 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.6%
1981	37,247 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.8%
1982	37,808 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.5%
1983	38,303 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.3%
1984	38,976 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.8%
1985	40,652 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.3%
1986	43,570 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.2%
1987	46,156 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.9%
1988	49,020 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+6.2%
1989	51,319 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.7%
1990	53,470 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.2%
1991	54,239 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.4%
1992	53,806 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-0.8%
1993	53,996 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.4%
1994	55,417 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.6%
1995	57,859 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.4%
1996	60,258 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.1%
1997	60,544 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.5%
1998	62,536 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.3%
1999	63,978 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.3%
2000	64,362 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.6%
2001	66,795 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.8%
2002	67,160 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.5%
2003	69,129 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.9%
2004	72,658 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.1%
2005	76,950 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.9%
2006	81,930 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+6.5%
2007	87,543 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+6.9%
2008	87,746 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.2%
2009	90,648 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.3%
2010	97,953 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+8.1%
2011	102,969 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.1%
2012	107,674 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.6%
2013	111,763 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.8%
2014	117,373 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.0%
2015	122,782 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.6%
2016	127,519 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.9%
2017	131,963 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.5%
2018	138,943 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.3%
2019	145,556 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.8%
2020	144,670 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-0.6%
2021	155,651 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.6%
2022	163,215 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.9%
2023	172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.7%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	13,381 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	9,888 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	17,427 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	9
1970s	26,058 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	16,616 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	33,992 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
1980s	41,894 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	35,893 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	51,319 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
1990s	57,610 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	53,470 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	63,978 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
2000s	76,492 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	64,362 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	90,648 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
2010s	120,449 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	97,953 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	145,556 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
2020s	159,022 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	144,670 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near Kenya

145 Cambodia 205,811 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
146 Gambia 196,104 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
147 Peru 173,860 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
149 Benin 158,132 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
150 Djibouti 155,076 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
151 Togo 152,900 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare

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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)
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.63 % change on previous year (2025)
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8074 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,908 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.63 % change on previous year (2025)
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 83.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
GDP (constant LCU), per capita 198,264 constant LCU per person (2025)
Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 16.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1185 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Kenya?: Gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Kenya was 172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Kenya?: The highest recorded value was 172,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Kenya?: The lowest recorded value was 9,888 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
How does Kenya rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?: Kenya ranks 148th out of 208 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Kenya?: Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

GDP (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre
Unit: constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 256 places, 13,494 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 26 August 2026

GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.