Kenya Live GDP
$86,515,278,250
GDP Added Today
$173,607,018
Kenya GDP (2026)
LiveKenya has one of East Africa's largest economies, powered by agriculture, financial services, technology, manufacturing, transportation, and tourism. Strong entrepreneurship, expanding digital innovation, and ongoing infrastructure projects continue to strengthen the country's role as a regional commercial hub. This page provides the latest Kenya GDP data, historical trends, and economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.50%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.40%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$2,714
vs 2025
โฒ +$156
Global Rank (Nominal)
#66
of 218 countries
World Share
0.12%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Kenya GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$147.27B
Lowest GDP
$10.48B
Average Growth
3.90%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
8.10%
Weakest Growth
-1.10%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Kenya
0.12%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.07%
Key Findings
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Kenya's GDP in 2026 is $147.27B.
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It ranks #66 among 218 countries.
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Kenya contributes 0.12% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $2,714 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.50% in 2026.
Historical Data
Kenya GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $147,265,000,000 | 4.50% | $2,714 | 0.12% | #65 |
| 2025 | $136,455,000,000 | 4.90% | $2,558 | 0.12% | #64 |
| 2024 | $119,307,000,000 | 4.70% | $2,275 | 0.11% | #69 |
| 2023 | $108,206,000,000 | 5.70% | $2,099 | 0.10% | #67 |
| 2022 | $114,733,000,000 | 4.90% | $2,266 | 0.11% | #65 |
| 2021 | $109,875,000,000 | 7.60% | $2,209 | 0.11% | #62 |
| 2020 | $100,922,000,000 | -0.30% | $2,068 | 0.12% | #63 |
| 2019 | $100,328,000,000 | 5.10% | $2,108 | 0.11% | #64 |
| 2018 | $92,211,000,000 | 5.70% | $1,987 | 0.11% | #67 |
| 2017 | $81,965,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,805 | 0.10% | #67 |
| 2016 | $74,816,000,000 | 4.20% | $1,689 | 0.10% | #70 |
| 2015 | $70,370,000,000 | 5.00% | $1,625 | 0.09% | #70 |
| 2014 | $68,395,000,000 | 5.00% | $1,613 | 0.08% | #72 |
| 2013 | $61,703,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,490 | 0.08% | #77 |
| 2012 | $56,407,000,000 | 4.60% | $1,396 | 0.07% | #76 |
| 2011 | $46,555,000,000 | 5.10% | $1,179 | 0.06% | #85 |
| 2010 | $45,406,000,000 | 8.10% | $1,176 | 0.07% | #81 |
| 2009 | $42,347,000,000 | 3.30% | $1,123 | 0.07% | #80 |
| 2008 | $41,058,000,000 | 0.20% | $1,119 | 0.06% | #81 |
| 2007 | $36,708,000,000 | 6.90% | $1,028 | 0.06% | #79 |
| 2006 | $29,668,000,000 | 5.90% | $855 | 0.06% | #81 |
| 2005 | $26,307,000,000 | 5.70% | $778 | 0.05% | #80 |
| 2004 | $22,790,000,000 | 4.60% | $693 | 0.05% | #79 |
| 2003 | $21,391,000,000 | 2.90% | $668 | 0.05% | #74 |
| 2002 | $19,030,000,000 | 0.50% | $612 | 0.05% | #74 |
| 2001 | $18,697,000,000 | 4.00% | $617 | 0.05% | #74 |
| 2000 | $18,206,000,000 | 0.30% | $617 | 0.05% | #74 |
| 1999 | $18,594,000,000 | 2.20% | $648 | 0.06% | #72 |
| 1998 | $20,630,000,000 | 3.00% | $742 | 0.06% | #71 |
| 1997 | $18,300,000,000 | 0.40% | $678 | 0.06% | #73 |
| 1996 | $18,064,000,000 | 4.50% | $687 | 0.06% | #72 |
| 1995 | $15,905,000,000 | 4.30% | $624 | 0.05% | #72 |
| 1994 | $12,546,000,000 | 2.50% | $506 | 0.04% | #72 |
| 1993 | $10,479,000,000 | -0.10% | $435 | 0.04% | #77 |
| 1992 | $15,084,000,000 | -1.10% | $645 | 0.06% | #66 |
| 1991 | $15,315,000,000 | 1.30% | $675 | 0.06% | #61 |
| 1990 | $16,219,000,000 | 4.10% | $737 | 0.07% | #60 |
| 1989 | $15,586,000,000 | 4.60% | $728 | 0.08% | #60 |
| 1988 | $15,721,000,000 | 6.10% | $759 | 0.08% | #60 |
| 1987 | $15,163,000,000 | 5.80% | $758 | 0.09% | #60 |
| 1986 | $13,832,000,000 | 7.00% | $717 | 0.09% | #62 |
| 1985 | $11,646,000,000 | 4.10% | $623 | 0.09% | #65 |
| 1984 | $11,703,000,000 | 1.60% | $647 | 0.10% | #65 |
| 1983 | $11,279,000,000 | 1.60% | $644 | 0.10% | #64 |
| 1982 | $12,196,000,000 | 5.10% | $722 | 0.11% | #64 |
| 1981 | $12,667,000,000 | 4.10% | $777 | 0.11% | #64 |
| 1980 | $13,449,000,000 | 5.60% | $855 | 0.12% | #60 |
Kenya GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $154,744,000,000 | 4.70% | $2,804 | 0.12% | #63 |
| 2028 | $161,992,000,000 | 5.10% | $2,887 | 0.12% | #63 |
| 2029 | $171,533,000,000 | 5.00% | $3,007 | 0.12% | #64 |
| 2030 | $183,628,000,000 | 5.00% | $3,167 | 0.12% | #64 |
| 2031 | $196,043,000,000 | 5.00% | $3,328 | 0.12% | #64 |
Kenya Economy Overview
Kenya operates as a major commercial, financial, and transportation center for East Africa. Its economy is led by services, including banking, telecommunications, wholesale trade, education, transportation, and a highly active digital payments industry. Nairobi hosts regional offices, technology companies, financial institutions, and international organizations, reinforcing the countryโs role as a regional business hub.
Agriculture remains essential for livelihoods and exports, with tea, coffee, flowers, vegetables, fruits, and livestock among the main products. Manufacturing includes food processing, cement, textiles, chemicals, consumer goods, and building materials. Tourism draws visitors to wildlife reserves, coastal areas, and cultural attractions. Expansion of roads, rail systems, ports, geothermal power, and internet connectivity is improving economic capacity, although employment creation and agricultural productivity remain important development priorities.
Kenya GDP Outlook
Kenyaโs outlook benefits from a growing population, an innovative digital economy, expanding financial services, and continued investment in transportation and renewable energy. Agriculture, tourism, telecommunications, construction, retail, and regional trade are expected to remain central to economic activity. Greater agricultural productivity and manufacturing development could create wider employment opportunities. At the same time, public debt pressures, currency volatility, climate-related disruptions, high living costs, and limited formal job creation could restrain growth and household purchasing power.