Kenya 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$82.04 billion
↑ 9.65% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$1,667.48
↑ 7.29% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.84%
↓ 0.38pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
8.01%
↑ 1.71pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $74.82 billion | $82.04 billion | +9.65% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,554.13 | $1,667.48 | +7.29% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.21% | 3.84% | -0.38pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.30% | 8.01% | +1.71pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.76% | 3.54% | +0.78pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $82.04 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,667.48
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.84%
- Gross National Income
- $80.48 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 8.01%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.58%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.54%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.66%
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)
- -7.00%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $82.04 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kenya for 2017 is $1,667.48. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kenya for 2017 is 8.01%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kenya's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 3.84%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kenya for 2017 is 3.54%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.