Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kenya is $147.26 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.5%. GDP per capita is $2,714.
Kenya GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Kenya has grown from $13.45 billion in 1980 to $147.26 billion in 2026.
Kenya GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Kenya. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
3.90%
Best Year
2010 (+8.1%)
Worst Year
1992 (-1.1%)
Years of Contraction
3 of 47
GDP per capita in Kenya rose from $2,558 in 2025 to $2,714 in 2026, an increase of 6.1%.
"Kenya GDP", "Kenya gross domestic product", and "Kenya economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kenya
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Kenya for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Kenya nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$147,265,000,000
4.5%
$2,714
1.71%
2025
$136,455,000,000
4.9%
$2,558
1.74%
2024
$119,307,000,000
4.7%
$2,275
1.76%
2023
$108,206,000,000
5.7%
$2,100
1.78%
2022
$114,733,000,000
4.9%
$2,266
1.8%
2021
$109,875,000,000
7.6%
$2,209
1.95%
2020
$100,922,000,000
-0.3%
$2,068
2.51%
2019
$100,328,000,000
5.1%
$2,108
2.59%
2018
$92,211,000,000
5.7%
$1,987
2.2%
2017
$81,965,000,000
3.8%
$1,805
2.48%
2016
$74,816,000,000
4.2%
$1,689
2.31%
2015
$70,370,000,000
5%
$1,625
2.12%
2014
$68,395,000,000
5%
$1,613
2.42%
2013
$61,703,000,000
3.8%
$1,490
2.48%
2012
$56,407,000,000
4.6%
$1,396
2.28%
2011
$46,555,000,000
5.1%
$1,179
2.33%
2010
$45,406,000,000
8.1%
$1,176
2.39%
2009
$42,347,000,000
3.3%
$1,123
2.72%
2008
$41,058,000,000
0.2%
$1,119
2.8%
2007
$36,708,000,000
6.9%
$1,028
2.88%
2006
$29,668,000,000
5.9%
$855
2.66%
2005
$26,307,000,000
5.7%
$778
2.74%
2004
$22,790,000,000
4.6%
$693
2.81%
2003
$21,391,000,000
2.9%
$669
2.89%
2002
$19,030,000,000
0.5%
$612
2.64%
2001
$18,697,000,000
4%
$617
2.71%
2000
$18,206,000,000
0.3%
$617
2.79%
1999
$18,594,000,000
2.2%
$648
3.24%
1998
$20,630,000,000
3%
$742
2.96%
1997
$18,300,000,000
0.4%
$678
2.66%
1996
$18,064,000,000
4.5%
$687
3.14%
1995
$15,905,000,000
4.3%
$624
2.82%
1994
$12,546,000,000
2.5%
$506
2.9%
1993
$10,479,000,000
-0.1%
$435
2.99%
1992
$15,084,000,000
-1.1%
$645
3.08%
1991
$15,315,000,000
1.3%
$675
3.18%
1990
$16,219,000,000
4.1%
$737
2.8%
1989
$15,586,000,000
4.6%
$728
3.38%
1988
$15,721,000,000
6.1%
$760
3.5%
1987
$15,163,000,000
5.8%
$758
3.63%
1986
$13,832,000,000
7%
$717
3.21%
1985
$11,646,000,000
4.1%
$623
3.31%
1984
$11,703,000,000
1.6%
$647
3.43%
1983
$11,279,000,000
1.6%
$645
3.55%
1982
$12,196,000,000
5.1%
$722
3.63%
1981
$12,667,000,000
4.1%
$777
3.73%
1980
$13,449,000,000
5.6%
$856
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The nominal GDP of Kenya in 2026 is $147.26 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Kenya 66th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Kenya?
The GDP growth rate of Kenya in 2026 is 4.5%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Kenya?
GDP per capita in Kenya in 2026 is $2,714, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Kenya expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Kenya to reach $196.04 billion by 2031, up from $147.26 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.