Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Kenya
Kenya: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
126th
of 169 countries
All-time high
44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
2,692 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1963
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Kenya, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Kenya stood at 44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 51.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Kenya peaked at 44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,692 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1963.
Kenya ranks 126th of 169 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.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Kenya, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,725 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2,777 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 2,692 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1964 | 2,929 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1965 | 2,987 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 3,505 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.4% |
| 1967 | 3,564 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 3,829 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 3,919 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 4,617 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1971 | 5,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 1972 | 4,506 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -16.0% |
| 1973 | 4,436 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1974 | 5,318 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.9% |
| 1975 | 4,052 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -23.8% |
| 1976 | 3,944 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1977 | 4,666 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 1978 | 5,947 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +27.5% |
| 1979 | 4,815 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -19.0% |
| 1980 | 5,296 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 4,182 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -21.0% |
| 1982 | 3,508 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -16.1% |
| 1983 | 2,862 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -18.4% |
| 1984 | 3,374 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1985 | 3,133 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.1% |
| 1986 | 3,661 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 1987 | 4,148 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1988 | 4,522 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1989 | 4,964 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 5,132 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 4,902 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 4,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 6,405 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +33.8% |
| 1994 | 7,483 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 1995 | 8,792 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 1996 | 8,952 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 9,897 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1998 | 10,360 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 10,206 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 10,402 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 12,428 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 2002 | 11,025 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 11,018 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 12,373 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 2005 | 14,222 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 17,822 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 18,608 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 20,979 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 2009 | 22,730 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 25,077 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 28,527 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 28,649 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 29,227 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 32,555 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 30,940 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 28,549 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 31,986 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 32,335 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 32,820 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 31,991 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 39,390 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 43,689 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 73,948 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 60% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,590 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 1.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,214 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2,692 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 3,919 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,767 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 3,944 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5,947 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,965 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2,862 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5,296 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10,360 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,161 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10,402 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 22,730 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,066 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 25,077 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 32,820 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,836 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 31,991 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 123 Togo 54,575 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 124 Australia 47,181 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 125 Uganda 46,528 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 127 Peru 43,982 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 128 Paraguay 43,780 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 129 Vanuatu 43,748 constant 2015 US$ 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$), annual growth rate 23.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Kenya?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Kenya was 44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 44,275 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,692 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1963.
- How does Kenya rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- Kenya ranks 126th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.5%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) 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.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) 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.