Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Kenya
Kenya: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 12.9%
World rank
31st
of 180 countries
All-time high
21.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1965
All-time low
2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2021
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Kenya, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Kenya stood at 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of up 12.9% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Kenya peaked at 21.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1965 and was at its lowest, 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2021.
That places Kenya 31st out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Kenya, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 21.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 21.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1963 | 20.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1964 | 20.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 21.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 20.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1967 | 20.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1968 | 18.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1969 | 18.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1970 | 15.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.8% |
| 1971 | 14.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1972 | 13.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1973 | 12.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1974 | 11.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1975 | 10.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1976 | 9.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 8.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 1978 | 7.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1979 | 6.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.3% |
| 1980 | 6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1981 | 6.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 6.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 7.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.0% |
| 1984 | 8.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 8.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 7.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 1987 | 7.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 7.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 7.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 7.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 8.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 7.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 11.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +51.7% |
| 1994 | 10.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 8.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -23.8% |
| 1996 | 6.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -20.9% |
| 1997 | 6.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 5.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 6.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 6.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 6.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 6.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 5.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 5.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 4.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 2006 | 3.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.9% |
| 2007 | 3.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 2008 | 3.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 3.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 3.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 3.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 2.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 2.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 2.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 2.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 2.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 2.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 2.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 2.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 2.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +51.7% | 7.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 11.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 18.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 21.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 15.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 8.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 5.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 11.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 28 Ethiopia 2.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 29 Niger 2.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 30 Rwanda 2.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 32 Iran 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 33 Tanzania 2.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 34 Azerbaijan 2.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 23.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Kenya?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Kenya was 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 21.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1965.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- How does Kenya rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Kenya ranks 31st out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.