Kenya 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$92.20 billion
↑ 12.39% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$1,836.45
↑ 10.13% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.65%
↑ 1.81pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.69%
↓ 3.32pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $82.04 billion | $92.20 billion | +12.39% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,667.48 | $1,836.45 | +10.13% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.84% | 5.65% | +1.81pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 8.01% | 4.69% | -3.32pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.54% | 4.28% | +0.74pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $92.20 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,836.45
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.65%
- Gross National Income
- $90.81 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.69%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.22%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.28%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 8.49%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -5.41%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $92.20 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kenya for 2018 is $1,836.45. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kenya for 2018 is 4.69%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kenya's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 5.65%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kenya for 2018 is 4.28%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.