Gross domestic product (GDP), Constant prices, Purchasing power in Kenya
Kenya: Gross domestic product (GDP), Constant prices, Purchasing power was 227.54 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP), Constant prices, Purchasing power in Kenya, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), constant prices, purchasing power in Kenya is 227.54, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 76.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), constant prices, purchasing power in Kenya peaked at 227.54 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 20.33, in 1961.
That places Kenya 65th out of 193 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), Constant prices, Purchasing power in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.08 | — |
| 1961 | 20.33 | -3.6% |
| 1962 | 22.01 | +8.3% |
| 1963 | 22.96 | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 24.32 | +6.0% |
| 1965 | 25.51 | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 28.54 | +11.9% |
| 1967 | 29.75 | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 29.74 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | 31.64 | +6.4% |
| 1970 | 29.96 | -5.3% |
| 1971 | 31.91 | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 33.52 | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 35.26 | +5.2% |
| 1974 | 36.99 | +4.9% |
| 1975 | 36.85 | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 38.34 | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 41.85 | +9.2% |
| 1978 | 45.62 | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 47.33 | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 49.98 | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 51.86 | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 53.77 | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 54.5 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 55.47 | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 57.84 | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 61.99 | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 65.66 | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 69.73 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 73 | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 76.07 | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 77.15 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 76.53 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 76.81 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 78.83 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 82.3 | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 85.71 | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 85.94 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 88.83 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 90.7 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 91.15 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 95.22 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 95.76 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 98.55 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 103.58 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 109.7 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 116.64 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 124.63 | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 124.92 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 129.05 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 139.89 | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 148.44 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 155.2 | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 164.34 | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 173.13 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 183.04 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 193.8 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 203.12 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 215.95 | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 227.54 | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25.59 | 20.33 | 31.64 | 10 |
| 1970s | 37.76 | 29.96 | 47.33 | 10 |
| 1980s | 59.38 | 49.98 | 73 | 10 |
| 1990s | 81.89 | 76.07 | 90.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 108.92 | 91.15 | 129.05 | 10 |
| 2010s | 180.45 | 139.89 | 227.54 | 10 |
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 gross domestic product (gdp), constant prices, purchasing power in Kenya?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), constant prices, purchasing power in Kenya was 227.54 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), constant prices, purchasing power recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 227.54 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), constant prices, purchasing power recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.33 in 1961.
- How does Kenya rank for gross domestic product (gdp), constant prices, purchasing power?
- Kenya ranks 65th out of 193 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), constant prices, purchasing power rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.