Kenya GDP Per Capita (2026)
Kenya has one of East Africa’s largest and most diversified economies, supported by agriculture, financial services, telecommunications, tourism, trade, manufacturing, construction, and technology. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how the country’s growing economic output compares with its expanding population. Explore Kenya’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$2,714
Est. in USD
World Rank
#150
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.1%
+$156
Africa Rank
#22
Out of 54 countries
1. Kenya GDP Per Capita in 2026
Kenya’s GDP per capita measures the level of economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, services, industry, technology, and other sectors. Because the population is growing, adjusting total GDP for the number of residents provides important context when evaluating economic progress. The measure also makes comparisons with economies of different sizes more meaningful.
2. Kenya GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Kenya GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,714 | +6.1% |
| 2025 | $2,558 | +12.4% |
| 2024 | $2,275 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | $2,099 | -7.4% |
| 2022 | $2,266 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $2,209 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | $2,068 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | $2,108 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | $1,987 | +10.1% |
| 2017 | $1,805 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | $1,689 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | $1,625 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | $1,613 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | $1,490 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | $1,396 | +18.4% |
| 2011 | $1,179 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | $1,176 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | $1,123 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | $1,119 | +8.9% |
| 2007 | $1,028 | +20.2% |
| 2006 | $855 | +9.9% |
| 2005 | $778 | +12.3% |
| 2004 | $693 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | $668 | +9.2% |
| 2002 | $612 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | $617 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $617 | -4.8% |
| 1999 | $648 | -12.7% |
| 1998 | $742 | +9.4% |
| 1997 | $678 | -1.3% |
| 1996 | $687 | +10.1% |
| 1995 | $624 | +23.3% |
| 1994 | $506 | +16.3% |
| 1993 | $435 | -32.6% |
| 1992 | $645 | -4.4% |
| 1991 | $675 | -8.4% |
| 1990 | $737 | +1.2% |
| 1989 | $728 | -4.1% |
| 1988 | $759 | +0.1% |
| 1987 | $758 | +5.7% |
| 1986 | $717 | +15.1% |
| 1985 | $623 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | $647 | +0.5% |
| 1983 | $644 | -10.8% |
| 1982 | $722 | -7.1% |
| 1981 | $777 | -9.1% |
| 1980 | $855 | — |
4. Kenya GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+22.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+60.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+217.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Kenya’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as services, digital finance, infrastructure, agriculture, trade, and urbanization have expanded. Population growth, inflation, exchange rates, weather conditions, investment, and domestic demand can affect annual performance. Historical data helps show whether broader economic expansion is translating into sustained gains in output per resident.
5. Kenya GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Kenya
$2,714
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Kenya’s GDP per capita is approximately
17.8%
below the
Africa average
and
89.2%
below the world average.
6. Kenya GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Ivory Coast | $3,313 |
| #20 | Zimbabwe | $3,199 |
| #21 | Mauritania | $3,033 |
| #22 | Kenya | $2,714 |
| #23 | Congo | $2,554 |
| #24 | Cameroon | $2,125 |
| #25 | Senegal | $2,054 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Kenya
Kenya GDP (Nominal)
$147.3 Billion
(2026)
Kenya GDP Per Capita
$2,714
(2026)
Kenya’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights Kenya’s importance within East Africa, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production per resident. Considering both indicators together offers a more balanced view of economic size and development.
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8. Kenya GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $2,804 | +3.3% |
| 2028 | $2,887 | +3.0% |
| 2029 | $3,007 | +4.2% |
| 2030 | $3,167 | +5.3% |
Kenya GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,167 by 2030, representing a 16.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Kenya GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Kenya GDP per capita is estimated at $2,714 in 2026.
It ranks #150 globally and #22 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 6.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 22.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 60.7%.
It is approximately 17.8% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 89.2% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,167 by 2030, 16.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Kenya GDP Per Capita FAQs
Kenya GDP per capita is estimated at $2,714 in 2026.
Kenya ranks #150 globally and #22 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.1% compared with 2025.
Kenya GDP per capita was approximately $1,625 in 2015.
Kenya GDP per capita is approximately 17.8% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.