Kenya 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$109.70 billion
↑ 8.99% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$2,061.36
↑ 6.94% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
7.59%
↑ 7.86pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.11%
↑ 0.70pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $100.66 billion | $109.70 billion | +8.99% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,927.66 | $2,061.36 | +6.94% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -0.27% | 7.59% | +7.86pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.41% | 6.11% | +0.70pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.62% | 5.69% | +0.07pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $109.70 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,061.36
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 7.59%
- Gross National Income
- $108.17 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.11%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.33%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.69%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.43%
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)
- -5.10%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $109.70 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kenya for 2021 is $2,061.36. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kenya for 2021 is 6.11%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kenya's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 7.59%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kenya for 2021 is 5.69%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.