Terms of trade index in Kenya
Kenya: Terms of trade index was 113.69 2000=100 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Terms of trade index in Kenya, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 2000=100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade index in Kenya is 113.69 2000=100, measured in 2011.
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 index in Kenya peaked at 139.57 2000=100 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 66.24 2000=100, in 1985.
That places Kenya 14th out of 40 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 52 years of available data.
Terms of trade index in Kenya, year by year
| Year | 2000=100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 133 2000=100 | — |
| 1961 | 139.57 2000=100 | +4.9% |
| 1962 | 131.13 2000=100 | -6.0% |
| 1963 | 128.51 2000=100 | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 130 2000=100 | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 127.68 2000=100 | -1.8% |
| 1966 | 127.68 2000=100 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 126.41 2000=100 | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 125.06 2000=100 | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 122.84 2000=100 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 130.14 2000=100 | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 120.99 2000=100 | -7.0% |
| 1972 | 129.42 2000=100 | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 121.08 2000=100 | -6.4% |
| 1974 | 108.62 2000=100 | -10.3% |
| 1975 | 98.27 2000=100 | -9.5% |
| 1976 | 111.01 2000=100 | +13.0% |
| 1977 | 138.35 2000=100 | +24.6% |
| 1978 | 117.21 2000=100 | -15.3% |
| 1979 | 108.34 2000=100 | -7.6% |
| 1980 | 114.06 2000=100 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 102.97 2000=100 | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 78.5 2000=100 | -23.8% |
| 1983 | 71.39 2000=100 | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 75.68 2000=100 | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 66.24 2000=100 | -12.5% |
| 1986 | 72.64 2000=100 | +9.7% |
| 1987 | 76.62 2000=100 | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 80.18 2000=100 | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 75.9 2000=100 | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 68.68 2000=100 | -9.5% |
| 1991 | 76.7 2000=100 | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 78.49 2000=100 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 92.93 2000=100 | +18.4% |
| 1994 | 103.74 2000=100 | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 101.53 2000=100 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 93.22 2000=100 | -8.2% |
| 1997 | 106.28 2000=100 | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 113.55 2000=100 | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 111.03 2000=100 | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 100 2000=100 | -9.9% |
| 2001 | 117.69 2000=100 | +17.7% |
| 2002 | 115.41 2000=100 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 104.87 2000=100 | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 105.63 2000=100 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 108.66 2000=100 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 112.31 2000=100 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 115.92 2000=100 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 107.36 2000=100 | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 118.59 2000=100 | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 115.11 2000=100 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 113.69 2000=100 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 129.19 2000=100 | 122.84 2000=100 | 139.57 2000=100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 118.34 2000=100 | 98.27 2000=100 | 138.35 2000=100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 81.42 2000=100 | 66.24 2000=100 | 114.06 2000=100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 94.61 2000=100 | 68.68 2000=100 | 113.55 2000=100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.64 2000=100 | 100 2000=100 | 118.59 2000=100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 114.4 2000=100 | 113.69 2000=100 | 115.11 2000=100 | 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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8074 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,908 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 83.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 198,264 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 16.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1185 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade index in Kenya?
- Terms of trade index in Kenya was 113.69 2000=100 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest terms of trade index recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 139.57 2000=100 in 1961.
- What is the lowest terms of trade index recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.24 2000=100 in 1985.
- How does Kenya rank for terms of trade index?
- Kenya ranks 14th out of 40 countries with data for 2011.
- Is terms of trade index 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 country economists, published as part of Terms of trade index (2000=100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is based upon goods and non-financial services from the National Accounts, that is, the terms of trade index shows the national accounts exports price index divided by the imports price index, with 2000 equaling 100.