Kenya 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$56.40 billion
↑ 20.33% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$1,285.01
↑ 17.23% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.57%
↓ 0.55pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
9.38%
↓ 4.64pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $46.87 billion | $56.40 billion | +20.33% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,096.14 | $1,285.01 | +17.23% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.12% | 4.57% | -0.55pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 14.02% | 9.38% | -4.64pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.70% | 2.68% | -0.02pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $56.40 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,285.01
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.57%
- Gross National Income
- $50.19 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 9.38%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 9.52%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.68%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 9.31%
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)
- -7.48%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $56.40 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kenya for 2012 is $1,285.01. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kenya for 2012 is 9.38%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kenya's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 4.57%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kenya for 2012 is 2.68%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.