FX reserves
$12.4B · 2025
↑ $4.5B since 2014
Kenya
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Overview
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Population
57.5M
people · 2025
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GDP
$135.9B
current US$ · 2025
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Inflation
6.80%
headline, % y/y · Sep 2026
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Policy rate
8.75%
% · effective 11 Aug 2026
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Official exchange rate
129.89
KES per US$1 · 6 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC
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USDT peer-to-peer rate parallel market
129.45
KES per US$1 · 8 Oct 2026, 07:05 UTC
Coverage: 40 of 41 annual indicators reported, latest years 2019–2026. Gaps read “not available” (source has no figure) or “not yet covered” (not yet collected), never zero.
Currencies & Rates
Official and market exchange rates, policy rates, government yields, bank rates, reserves and stock indices.
Exchange rates
| Series | Rate | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official rate | 129.89 | 6 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC | CBK |
| Parallel-market rate (USDT peer-to-peer median) parallel | 129.45 | 8 Oct 2026, 07:05 UTC | Bybit P2P |
| Market premium% by which the market rate exceeds the official rate | -0.34% | — | How we measure |
Policy rate
| Instrument | Rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank Rate% per year · Central Bank of Kenya | 8.75% | 11 Aug 2026 | Central Bank of Kenya |
Checked 5 Oct 2026, 09:30 UTC
Government securities yields
% yield at the latest auction for each tenor. Tenors up to 364 days are Treasury bills; longer tenors are bonds. weighted avg Source: CBK
91-day
8.7844%21 Sep 2026
182-day
8.9099%21 Sep 2026
364-day
9.0602%21 Sep 2026
10y
12.7822%13 Jul 2026
15y
12.7631%7 Sep 2026
16y
12.196%17 Aug 2026
18y
12.6877%17 Aug 2026
20y
13.6105%21 Sep 2026
25y
14.4432%27 Jul 2026
30y
14.2355%21 Sep 2026
Steep — 30y above 91-day.
Stock market
not yet covered · Nairobi All Share
Annual indicators
| Indicator | Latest | Year | Change | Source | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX reserves Current US$, total reserves including gold includes gold | $12.4B | 2025 | ↑ $4.5B since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Lending rate % per year, average bank lending rate | 16.6% | 2024 | ↑ 0.1 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Deposit rate % per year, average bank deposit rate | 12% | 2024 | ↑ 3.6 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
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Lending rate
16.6% · 2024
↑ 0.1 pts since 2014
Deposit rate
12% · 2024
↑ 3.6 pts since 2014
Economy & Prices
Output, growth, inflation, jobs, investment, the structure of the economy and minimum wages.
Inflation % change from a year earlier
Checked 5 Oct 2026, 06:02 UTC
Annual indicators
| Indicator | Latest | Year | Change | Source | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP Current US$ | $135.9B | 2025 | ↑ $67.7B since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| GDP growth % change, real (inflation-adjusted) | 4.6% | 2025 | ↓ 0.4 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| GDP per capita (PPP) Current international $ per person, PPP | $7,016 | 2025 | ↑ $3,656 since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| GDP per capita growth % change per person, real | 2.6% | 2025 | ↑ 0 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Unemployment % of labour force ILO modeled estimate — national definitions differ | 5.4% | 2025 | ↑ 2.7 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Investment rate Gross fixed capital formation, % of GDP | 17.9% | 2025 | ↓ 6 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Agriculture share of GDP Agriculture value added, % of GDP | 23.2% | 2025 | ↑ 4.8 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Manufacturing share of GDP Manufacturing value added, % of GDP | 7.1% | 2025 | ↓ 2.9 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Services share of GDP Services value added, % of GDP | 55.1% | 2025 | ↓ 1.9 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Minimum wage Local currency per month, national statutory floor Cities and municipalities, general labourer. Kenya has no single national rate. | KSh16,113.75 / month | 2024 | — | Regulation of Wages (General) (Amendment) Order, 2024 — Legal Notice 164 | CSV Rank Compare |
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GDP
$135.9B · 2025
↑ $67.7B since 2014
GDP growth
4.6% · 2025
↓ 0.4 pts since 2014
GDP per capita (PPP)
$7,016 · 2025
↑ $3,656 since 2014
GDP per capita growth
2.6% · 2025
↑ 0 pts since 2014
Unemployment
5.4% · 2025
↑ 2.7 pts since 2014
Investment rate
17.9% · 2025
↓ 6 pts since 2014
Agriculture share of GDP
23.2% · 2025
↑ 4.8 pts since 2014
Manufacturing share of GDP
7.1% · 2025
↓ 2.9 pts since 2014
Services share of GDP
55.1% · 2025
↓ 1.9 pts since 2014
Public Finance & Debt
Government revenue, budget balance, public and external debt, debt service and sovereign credit ratings.
Sovereign credit ratings
| Agency | Rating | Outlook · action | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch | B- | StableAffirmed 17 Jul 2026 · as of 17 Jul 2026 | Agency release |
| Moody's | B3 | StableUpgraded 27 Jan 2026 · as of 27 Jan 2026 | Agency release |
| S&P | B | StableUpgraded 22 Aug 2025 · as of 22 Aug 2025 | Agency release |
Annual indicators
| Indicator | Latest | Year | Change | Source | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government revenue / GDP General government revenue, % of GDP 2026 is an IMF projection (forecast) for the year in progress when fetched, not a reported outturn. | 17.2% | 2026 | ↓ 0.4 pts since 2014 | IMF DataMapper | CSV Rank Compare |
| Budget balance / GDP General government net lending/borrowing, % of GDP Latest 1–2 years are IMF estimates | -6.4% | 2026 | ↓ 0.7 pts since 2014 | IMF World Economic Outlook Oct 2025 | CSV Rank Compare |
| Debt to GDP General government gross debt, % of GDP Latest 1–2 years are IMF estimates | 71.6% | 2026 | ↑ 30.3 pts since 2014 | IMF World Economic Outlook Oct 2025 | CSV Rank Compare |
| Gross debt (national currency) General government gross debt, local currency Latest 1–2 years are IMF estimates | KSh14.0T | 2026 | ↑ KSh11.5T since 2014 | IMF World Economic Outlook Oct 2025 | CSV |
| External debt Total external debt stocks, current US$ | $42.9B | 2024 | ↑ $26B since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Debt service / exports Total debt service, % of exports and primary income | 27.2% | 2024 | ↑ 15.9 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
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Government revenue / GDP
17.2% · 2026
↓ 0.4 pts since 2014
Budget balance / GDP
-6.4% · 2026
↓ 0.7 pts since 2014
Debt to GDP
71.6% · 2026
↑ 30.3 pts since 2014
Gross debt (national currency)
KSh14.0T · 2026
↑ KSh11.5T since 2014
External debt
$42.9B · 2024
↑ $26B since 2014
Debt service / exports
27.2% · 2024
↑ 15.9 pts since 2014
Trade & Resources
Exports, imports, trade partners and products, investment and remittance flows, oil and commodities.
Trade profile
| Flow | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Exports | $20.5B · 2024 | ↑ $9.3B since 2014 |
| Imports | $27.8B · 2024 | ↑ $7.5B since 2014 |
| Balance derived | −$7.3B · 2024 | ↑ $1.7B since 2014 |
Show trade trend charts (3)
Exports
$20.5B · 2024
↑ $9.3B since 2014
Imports
$27.8B · 2024
↑ $7.5B since 2014
Balance
−$7.3B · 2024
↑ $1.7B since 2014
Top exports · 2025
Products
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Partners
Show all 10 partners
Top imports · 2025
Products
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Partners
Show all 10 partners
2025 filings are still arriving — this page updates as each country reports
Annual indicators
| Indicator | Latest | Year | Change | Source | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services Goods and services, current US$ | $20.5B | 2024 | ↑ $9.3B since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Exports per capita derived Current US$ per person (derived) | $363.91 | 2024 | ↑ $119.77 since 2014 | Derived from World Bank series on this page | CSV Rank Compare |
| Current account / GDP Current-account balance, % of GDP Latest 1–2 years are IMF estimates | -4.1% | 2026 | ↑ 5.3 pts since 2014 | IMF World Economic Outlook Oct 2025 | CSV Rank Compare |
| FDI inflows Foreign direct investment, net inflows, current US$ | $463.4M | 2024 | ↓ $357.5M since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Remittances Personal remittances received, current US$ | $5B | 2024 | ↑ $3.6B since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Terms of trade Net barter terms of trade, index (2015 = 100) | 97.80 | 2024 | ↑ 10.10 since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Tourist arrivals International tourist arrivals per year | 2M | 2019 | ↑ 699,000 since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
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Exports of goods and services
$20.5B · 2024
↑ $9.3B since 2014
Exports per capita
$363.91 · 2024
↑ $119.77 since 2014
Current account / GDP
-4.1% · 2026
↑ 5.3 pts since 2014
FDI inflows
$463.4M · 2024
↓ $357.5M since 2014
Remittances
$5B · 2024
↑ $3.6B since 2014
Terms of trade
97.80 · 2024
↑ 10.10 since 2014
Tourist arrivals
2M · 2019
↑ 699,000 since 2014
People & Society
Population, health, education, poverty and inequality, access to services and democracy.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | Change | Source | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population People, total | 57.5M | 2025 | ↑ 11.5M since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Median age Years | 19.5 years | 2023 | ↑ 2.1 years since 2014 | UN WPP 2024, via Our World in Data | CSV |
| Life expectancy Years at birth | 63.8 years | 2024 | ↑ 1.8 years since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Child mortality Under-5 deaths per 1,000 live births | 38.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | ↓ 9.5 since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Health expenditure Current health spending, % of GDP | 4.4% | 2023 | ↓ 0.6 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Physicians Per 1,000 people | 0.3 per 1,000 | 2023 | ↑ 0.1 since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Tertiary enrollment Gross enrolment ratio, % | 10.4% | 2024 | ↑ 1.2 pts since 2015 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Poverty ($3/day) % of people below $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 45.5% | 2022 | ↑ 7.8 pts since 2015 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| National poverty line % of people below the national poverty line | 39.8% | 2022 | ↑ 3.7 pts since 2015 | World Bank | CSV |
| Gini index Income inequality, 0 (equal) to 100 | 38.50 | 2022 | ↓ 2.30 since 2015 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Electricity access % of population | 77% | 2024 | ↑ 41 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Internet users % of population using the internet | 35% | 2024 | ↑ 18.5 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Account ownership % of people aged 15+ with an account Findex · every 3–4 years | 90.1% | 2024 | ↑ 15.5 pts since 2014 | World Bank | CSV Rank Compare |
| Electoral democracy V-Dem electoral democracy index, 0 to 1 | 0.56 | 2025 | ↑ 0.02 since 2014 | V-Dem Institute | CSV Rank Compare |
Not available for Kenya: Adult literacy.
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Population
57.5M · 2025
↑ 11.5M since 2014
Median age
19.5 years · 2023
↑ 2.1 years since 2014
Life expectancy
63.8 years · 2024
↑ 1.8 years since 2014
Child mortality
38.8 per 1,000 · 2024
↓ 9.5 since 2014
Health expenditure
4.4% · 2023
↓ 0.6 pts since 2014
Physicians
0.3 per 1,000 · 2023
↑ 0.1 since 2014
Tertiary enrollment
10.4% · 2024
↑ 1.2 pts since 2015
Poverty ($3/day)
45.5% · 2022
↑ 7.8 pts since 2015
National poverty line
39.8% · 2022
↑ 3.7 pts since 2015
Gini index
38.50 · 2022
↓ 2.30 since 2015
Electricity access
77% · 2024
↑ 41 pts since 2014
Internet users
35% · 2024
↑ 18.5 pts since 2014
Account ownership
90.1% · 2024
↑ 15.5 pts since 2014
Electoral democracy
0.56 · 2025
↑ 0.02 since 2014
Listed companies
26 companies incorporated in Kenya in our listed-company pilot (listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange), with figures from their audited annual filings — not complete exchange coverage. Independent review is pending. How company figures are chosen
- Absa Bank KenyaABSA · Banking
- BAT KenyaBAT · Tobacco
- BritamBRIT · Insurance
- CIC GroupCIC · Insurance
- CentumCTUM (NSE) / CENT (USE) · Investment holding
- Co-operative BankCOOP · Banking
- EABLEABL (NSE) / EABL (USE) · Beverages
- Equity GroupEQTY (NSE) / EBL (USE) · Banking
- HF GroupHFCK · Banking
- Jubilee HoldingsJUB (NSE) / JHL (USE) · Insurance
- KCB GroupKCB (NSE) / KCB (USE) · Banking
- KakuziKUKZ · Agriculture
- Kapchorua Tea KenyaKAPC · Agriculture
- KenGenKEGN · Electricity generation
- Kenya AirwaysKQ (NSE) / KA (USE) · Airlines
- Kenya PowerKPLC · Electricity distribution
- Kenya ReKNRE · Insurance
- NCBA GroupNCBA · Banking
- NSE PLCNSE · Securities exchange
- Nation Media GroupNMG (NSE) / NMG (USE) · Media and printing
- SafaricomSCOM · Telecommunications
- SasiniSASN · Agriculture
- Stanbic HoldingsSBIC · Banking
- Standard Chartered KenyaSCBK · Banking
- Standard GroupSGL · Media and printing
- Williamson Tea KenyaWTK · Agriculture
Also listed in Kenya
Incorporated elsewhere, with a secondary listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
- UmemeUMME · incorporated in Uganda · Electricity distribution
Companies incorporated in Kenya · All companies in the pilot · Company CSV downloads
Downloads
Each indicator row above has its own CSV link. Every file starts with its source, source URL and page link. All downloads
- FX history (official, market, premium) (CSV)
- Official exchange rate, annual (CSV)
- Headline inflation, monthly (CSV)
- GDP (CSV)
- Debt to GDP (CSV)
- Population (CSV)