GDP per capita of Kenia: income level and series
GDP per capita of Kenia: latest value USDÂ 2,363 (2025). previous year: USDÂ 2,133 (2024). change since the first year in the series: 2,198%.
Global position
Kenia ranks 38 of 40 countries for GDP per capita, using the latest annual figure available. 5.1% top-side percentile in the set.
Historical range
lowest reading: USDÂ 99 (1961). highest reading: USDÂ 2,363 (2025). recent average (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025): USDÂ 2,122.
Global comparison
USDÂ 18,297 global median; latest is USDÂ 15,934 below. regional median (Africa, 4 peers): USDÂ 3,171.
Recent data fingerprint
1981: USDÂ 413; 1982: USDÂ 374; 1983: USDÂ 335; 1984: USDÂ 334; 1985: USDÂ 320; 1986: USDÂ 364; 1987: USDÂ 387; 1988: USDÂ 391; 1989: USDÂ 374; 1990: USDÂ 374; 1991: USDÂ 345; 1992: USDÂ 337; 1993: USDÂ 229; 1994: USDÂ 276; 1995: USDÂ 340; 1996: USDÂ 441; 1997: USDÂ 467; 1998: USDÂ 488; 1999: USDÂ 434; 2000: USDÂ 415; 2001: USDÂ 411; 2002: USDÂ 403; 2003: USDÂ 443; 2004: USDÂ 464; 2005: USDÂ 523; 2006: USDÂ 700; 2007: USDÂ 840; 2008: USDÂ 916; 2009: USDÂ 1,048; 2010: USDÂ 1,092; 2011: USDÂ 1,096; 2012: USDÂ 1,285; 2013: USDÂ 1,371; 2014: USDÂ 1,483; 2015: USDÂ 1,489; 2016: USDÂ 1,554; 2017: USDÂ 1,667; 2018: USDÂ 1,836; 2019: USDÂ 1,960; 2020: USDÂ 1,928; 2021: USDÂ 2,061; 2022: USDÂ 2,110; 2023: USDÂ 1,943; 2024: USDÂ 2,133; 2025: USDÂ 2,363.
Yearly movement fingerprint
1991: -7.9%; 1992: -2.3%; 1993: -32%; 1994: 20.7%; 1995: 23%; 1996: 29.5%; 1997: 5.9%; 1998: 4.5%; 1999: -11.1%; 2000: -4.4%; 2001: -0.9%; 2002: -1.9%; 2003: 9.9%; 2004: 4.7%; 2005: 12.9%; 2006: 33.7%; 2007: 20.1%; 2008: 9%; 2009: 14.5%; 2010: 4.2%; 2011: 0.4%; 2012: 17.2%; 2013: 6.7%; 2014: 8.2%; 2015: 0.4%; 2016: 4.4%; 2017: 7.3%; 2018: 10.1%; 2019: 6.7%; 2020: -1.7%; 2021: 6.9%; 2022: 2.3%; 2023: -7.9%; 2024: 9.8%; 2025: 10.8%.
Coverage
66 valid observations from 1960 to 2025. change since the first year in the series: 2,198%. previous year change: 10.8%.
Recent historical series
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | USDÂ 2,363 |
| 2024 | USDÂ 2,133 |
| 2023 | USDÂ 1,943 |
| 2022 | USDÂ 2,110 |
| 2021 | USDÂ 2,061 |
| 2020 | USDÂ 1,928 |
| 2019 | USDÂ 1,960 |
| 2018 | USDÂ 1,836 |
| 2017 | USDÂ 1,667 |
| 2016 | USDÂ 1,554 |
| 2015 | USDÂ 1,489 |
| 2014 | USDÂ 1,483 |
This page answers a precise search intent with data, year and context: what GDP per capita is for Kenia and how the series changed over time. Use the table to compare the recent figure with earlier years, then open the rankings to see where the country sits globally.
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Source and limits
Source: World Bank Indicators API, indicator GDP per capita (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD), snapshot 2026-07-12. The data are annual macroeconomic indicators. They do not replace local official statistics, monthly readings, regional data or any individual financial recommendation.
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