General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Kenya
Kenya: General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per was 3.05 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Kenya, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Kenya is 3.05 million current LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 175.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Kenya peaked at 3.05 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,197 current LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Kenya 83rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,197 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 1,264 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 1,334 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1964 | 1,736 current LCU per square kilometre | +30.1% |
| 1965 | 1,859 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1966 | 2,007 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1967 | 2,186 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1968 | 2,583 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.2% |
| 1969 | 3,008 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.5% |
| 1970 | 3,272 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1971 | 4,013 current LCU per square kilometre | +22.7% |
| 1972 | 4,663 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 1973 | 5,078 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1974 | 6,350 current LCU per square kilometre | +25.1% |
| 1975 | 7,706 current LCU per square kilometre | +21.4% |
| 1976 | 8,919 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1977 | 11,245 current LCU per square kilometre | +26.1% |
| 1978 | 14,056 current LCU per square kilometre | +25.0% |
| 1979 | 15,718 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 18,758 current LCU per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 1981 | 20,255 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 22,752 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1983 | 25,762 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 27,255 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 30,927 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 1986 | 37,808 current LCU per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 1987 | 42,791 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 47,954 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1989 | 54,063 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1990 | 64,343 current LCU per square kilometre | +19.0% |
| 1991 | 66,076 current LCU per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 72,874 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 84,877 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.5% |
| 1994 | 106,686 current LCU per square kilometre | +25.7% |
| 1995 | 121,335 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 183,508 current LCU per square kilometre | +51.2% |
| 1997 | 210,277 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 1998 | 242,921 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 251,030 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 256,002 current LCU per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 286,325 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 2002 | 310,681 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 360,556 current LCU per square kilometre | +16.1% |
| 2004 | 399,895 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 432,329 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 469,387 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 552,999 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 2008 | 683,828 current LCU per square kilometre | +23.7% |
| 2009 | 780,124 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 818,779 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 927,716 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 1.03 million current LCU per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 1.11 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 1.24 million current LCU per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 1.53 million current LCU per square kilometre | +23.9% |
| 2016 | 1.67 million current LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 1.82 million current LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 2.00 million current LCU per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 2.15 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 2.30 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 2.52 million current LCU per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 2.84 million current LCU per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 3.05 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.5% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 3.05 million current LCU per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.85 million current LCU per square kilometre, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 3.05 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.23 million current LCU per square kilometre, 58% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +51.2% | 121,335 current LCU per square kilometre | 183,508 current LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,908 current LCU per square kilometre | 1,197 current LCU per square kilometre | 3,008 current LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,102 current LCU per square kilometre | 3,272 current LCU per square kilometre | 15,718 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 32,833 current LCU per square kilometre | 18,758 current LCU per square kilometre | 54,063 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 140,393 current LCU per square kilometre | 64,343 current LCU per square kilometre | 251,030 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 453,213 current LCU per square kilometre | 256,002 current LCU per square kilometre | 780,124 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.43 million current LCU per square kilometre | 818,779 current LCU per square kilometre | 2.15 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.68 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.30 million current LCU per square kilometre | 3.05 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 80 United Arab Emirates 3.30 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 81 Bahrain 3.17 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 82 Norway 3.09 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 84 Uruguay 3.03 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 85 Germany 2.59 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 86 Algeria 2.53 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
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 general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Kenya?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Kenya was 3.05 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 3.05 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,197 current LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Kenya rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per?
- Kenya ranks 83rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.8%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 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.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 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.