Terms of trade in Kenya
Kenya: Terms of trade was 113.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
113.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
14th
of 41 countries
All-time high
139.57 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 1961
All-time low
66.24 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 1985
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Terms of trade in Kenya, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in goods and services, 2000 = 100.
Analysis
In 2011, terms of trade in Kenya stood at 113.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade in Kenya peaked at 139.57 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 66.24 goods and services, 2000 = 100, in 1985.
Kenya ranks 14th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 52 years of available data.
Terms of trade in Kenya, year by year
| Year | goods and services, 2000 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 133 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | — |
| 1961 | 139.57 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +4.9% |
| 1962 | 131.13 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -6.0% |
| 1963 | 128.51 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 130 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 127.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.8% |
| 1966 | 127.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 126.41 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 125.06 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 122.84 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 130.14 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 120.99 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -7.0% |
| 1972 | 129.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 121.08 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -6.4% |
| 1974 | 108.62 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -10.3% |
| 1975 | 98.27 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -9.5% |
| 1976 | 111.01 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +13.0% |
| 1977 | 138.35 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +24.6% |
| 1978 | 117.21 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -15.3% |
| 1979 | 108.34 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -7.6% |
| 1980 | 114.06 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 102.97 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 78.5 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -23.8% |
| 1983 | 71.39 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 75.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 66.24 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -12.5% |
| 1986 | 72.64 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +9.7% |
| 1987 | 76.62 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 80.18 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 75.9 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 68.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -9.5% |
| 1991 | 76.7 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 78.49 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 92.93 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +18.4% |
| 1994 | 103.74 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 101.53 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 93.22 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -8.2% |
| 1997 | 106.28 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 113.55 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 111.03 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -9.9% |
| 2001 | 117.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +17.7% |
| 2002 | 115.41 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 104.87 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 105.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 108.66 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 112.31 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 115.92 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 107.36 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 118.59 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 115.11 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 113.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 129.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 122.84 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 139.57 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 118.34 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 98.27 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 138.35 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 81.42 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 66.24 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 114.06 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 94.61 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 68.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 113.55 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.64 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 118.59 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 114.4 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 113.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 115.11 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 11 Tanzania, United Republic of 125.11 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 12 Namibia 117.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 13 Guinea 115.88 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 15 Rwanda 111.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 16 Algeria 109.01 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 17 Zimbabwe 103.33 goods and services, 2000 = 100 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 13.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9254 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 2,187 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 8.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 119.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 282,722 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7436 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade in Kenya?
- Terms of trade in Kenya was 113.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest terms of trade recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 139.57 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1961.
- What is the lowest terms of trade recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.24 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1985.
- How does Kenya rank for terms of trade?
- Kenya ranks 14th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is terms of trade rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 Terms of trade (goods and services, 2000 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The terms of trade index shows the national accounts exports price index divided by the imports price index, with 2000 equaling 100.