Other services, value added in Kenya
Kenya: Other services, value added was 5.41 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Other services, value added in Kenya, 1982–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other services, value added in Kenya is 5.41 billion current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 154.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other services, value added in Kenya peaked at 5.55 billion current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 571.72 million current US$, in 1994.
Kenya ranks 9th of 46 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other services, value added in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 859.38 million current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 734.07 million current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1984 | 768.95 million current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 811.90 million current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 1.01 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1987 | 1.14 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 1.15 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 1.22 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 1.15 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1992 | 994.84 million current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1993 | 692.44 million current US$ | -30.4% |
| 1994 | 571.72 million current US$ | -17.4% |
| 1995 | 841.92 million current US$ | +47.3% |
| 1996 | 1.94 billion current US$ | +130.6% |
| 1997 | 2.17 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1998 | 2.39 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 2.20 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 2.28 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 2.13 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 2.38 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2003 | 2.73 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2004 | 2.94 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 3.35 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 4.03 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2007 | 4.85 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 5.08 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 4.98 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 5.55 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 5.41 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 5.41 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 478.15 million current US$, 11.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 5.41 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 936.07 million current US$, 5.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other services, value added in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +130.6% | 841.92 million current US$ | 1.94 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 956.12 million current US$ | 734.07 million current US$ | 1.17 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.42 billion current US$ | 571.72 million current US$ | 2.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.47 billion current US$ | 2.13 billion current US$ | 5.08 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.48 billion current US$ | 5.41 billion current US$ | 5.55 billion current US$ | 2 |
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$), annual growth rate 23.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other services, value added in Kenya?
- Other services, value added in Kenya was 5.41 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest other services, value added recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 5.55 billion current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest other services, value added recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 571.72 million current US$ in 1994.
- How does Kenya rank for other services, value added?
- Kenya ranks 9th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other services, value added rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Other services, value added (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in other services is defined as the value of output of the 'other services' industry less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Other services is a subset of services, comprising real estate, renting and business activities (excluding services of owner occupied dwellings), education, health and social work, other community, social and personal service activities, private households with employed persons, and extra territorial organizations (ISIC 70-74, 80-99). Data are in current U.S. dollars.