Kenya GDP Growth Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Kenya's GDP growth rate was 4.63% in December 2025, down from 4.66% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 4.66%.
Kenya's GDP growth rate stands at 4.63% as of December 2025. The GDP growth rate currently sits at 4.63% (down from 4.66% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between -7.77% and 22.17%, and is 0.03% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 214 economies tracked on this platform, Kenya ranks #59 on GDP growth rate by latest value. It fell from 4.66% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 4.66%.
What's driving it
Growth reflects household spending, investment, government outlays and net exports, and is sensitive to interest rates, global demand and confidence.
Recent readings
| Period | GDP growth rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 4.63% |
| Dec 2024 | 4.66% |
| Dec 2023 | 5.72% |
| Dec 2022 | 4.86% |
| Dec 2021 | 7.59% |
| Dec 2020 | -0.27% |
| Dec 2019 | 5.11% |
| Dec 2018 | 5.65% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the GDP Growth Rate of Kenya in 2026?
Kenya's GDP growth rate was 4.63% in December 2025, down from 4.66% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 4.66%.
Is the GDP growth rate rising or falling in Kenya?
It fell in the latest reading — 4.63% in December 2025 versus 4.66% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is GDP growth rate?
It measures how fast the economy is expanding, measured as the annual change in gross domestic product.