Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Kenya
Kenya: Private investment in artificial intelligence cset was 1.68 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Kenya, 2016–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Kenya stood at 1.68 million. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 89.7% on the previous year and down 81.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Kenya peaked at 46.40 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.68 million, in 2025.
That places Kenya 66th out of 81 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9.03 million | — |
| 2017 | 3.32 million | -63.3% |
| 2018 | 46.40 million | +1299.2% |
| 2019 | 20.14 million | -56.6% |
| 2020 | 20.94 million | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 29.00 million | +38.5% |
| 2022 | 42.59 million | +46.9% |
| 2023 | 12.45 million | -70.8% |
| 2024 | 16.41 million | +31.8% |
| 2025 | 1.68 million | -89.7% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 1.68 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 841,671, 2.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 1.68 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.68 million, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.72 million | 3.32 million | 46.40 million | 4 |
| 2020s | 20.51 million | 1.68 million | 42.59 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More economy & growth data for Kenya
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -17.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Kenya?
- Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Kenya was 1.68 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private investment in artificial intelligence cset recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 46.40 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest private investment in artificial intelligence cset recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.68 million in 2025.
- How does Kenya rank for private investment in artificial intelligence cset?
- Kenya ranks 66th out of 81 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private investment in artificial intelligence cset rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Private investment in artificial intelligence cset. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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