Kenya 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$74.82 billion
↑ 6.70% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$1,554.13
↑ 4.37% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.21%
↓ 0.75pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.30%
↓ 0.28pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $70.12 billion | $74.82 billion | +6.70% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,489.12 | $1,554.13 | +4.37% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.97% | 4.21% | -0.75pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.58% | 6.30% | -0.28pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.76% | 2.76% | 0.00pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $74.82 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,554.13
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.21%
- Gross National Income
- $73.80 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.30%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.85%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.76%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 10.12%
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)
- -5.40%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $74.82 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kenya for 2016 is $1,554.13. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kenya for 2016 is 6.30%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kenya's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 4.21%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kenya for 2016 is 2.76%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.