Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Kenya
Kenya: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 945.59 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Kenya, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Kenya is 945.59, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 147.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Kenya peaked at 946.39 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.17, in 1970.
That places Kenya 59th out of 174 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 fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.17 | — |
| 1971 | 2.59 | +19.3% |
| 1972 | 2.97 | +14.8% |
| 1973 | 3.34 | +12.3% |
| 1974 | 3.9 | +16.8% |
| 1975 | 4.67 | +19.9% |
| 1976 | 5.5 | +17.7% |
| 1977 | 7.17 | +30.3% |
| 1978 | 8.73 | +21.8% |
| 1979 | 9.4 | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 10.91 | +16.1% |
| 1981 | 12.85 | +17.8% |
| 1982 | 11.99 | -6.7% |
| 1983 | 13.61 | +13.5% |
| 1984 | 15.36 | +12.8% |
| 1985 | 16.78 | +9.3% |
| 1986 | 21.34 | +27.1% |
| 1987 | 24.75 | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 28.1 | +13.5% |
| 1989 | 31.89 | +13.5% |
| 1990 | 35.75 | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 38.34 | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 39.57 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 51.47 | +30.1% |
| 1994 | 66.31 | +28.8% |
| 1995 | 95.31 | +43.7% |
| 1996 | 99.21 | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 107.36 | +8.2% |
| 1998 | 124.81 | +16.2% |
| 1999 | 134.62 | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 156.44 | +16.2% |
| 2001 | 179.54 | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 172.41 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 171.53 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 198.88 | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 257.21 | +29.3% |
| 2006 | 307.99 | +19.7% |
| 2007 | 358.75 | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 364.39 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 382.62 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 454.58 | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 543.38 | +19.5% |
| 2012 | 644.87 | +18.7% |
| 2013 | 679.45 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 929.3 | +36.8% |
| 2015 | 946.39 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 655.23 | -30.8% |
| 2017 | 878.37 | +34.1% |
| 2018 | 925.02 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 945.59 | +2.2% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 945.59 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 506.27, 1.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 945.59 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 506.27, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.04 | 2.17 | 9.4 | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.76 | 10.91 | 31.89 | 10 |
| 1990s | 79.27 | 35.75 | 134.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 254.98 | 156.44 | 382.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 760.22 | 454.58 | 946.39 | 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -59.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 2.42 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -61.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.77 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0204 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Kenya?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Kenya was 945.59 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 946.39 in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.17 in 1970.
- How does Kenya rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Kenya ranks 59th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.1%. 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 fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. 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.